Housekeeper | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in the UK is seeking a committed Housekeeper for their Trafford theatres. You will be responsible for ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment, coordinating cleaning schedules, and supervising domestic staff. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational abilities, and knowledge of Health & Safety standards. This role is an opportunity to be part of a large, supportive team dedicated to exceptional patient care and continuous improvement in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Commitment to working within a team to develop and improve services.
• Strong time-management and organisational abilities.
• Experience in supervising domestic staff.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety standards and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that maintenance schedules are adhered to according to Health and Safety standards.
• Work in collaboration with other theatre practitioners and domestic staff.
• Order stores and equipment, coordinating stock levels.
• Assist with patient experience tracking and quality improvement.
• Spot clean and manage spillages swiftly and efficiently.
• Maintain clean and available equipment for immediate use.
• Ensure theatre appearance is tidy and compliant.
• Complete daily checks in changing rooms and coffee areas.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Strong time-management and organisational abilities

Experience in supervising domestic staff

Job description

We are now seeking a motivated and committed Housekeeper with excellent time management skills to join our team in Trafford theatres to coordinate all support services within the theatre department as part of the theatre team to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable department.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that maintenance schedules are adhered to and that the department conforms to Health and Safety standards using policy and risk assessment.
• Work in collaboration with other theatre practitioners and domestic staff to ensure a safe, clean, and organised clinical environment and supervise the domestic staff ensuring that they are cleaning to a high standard.
• Ordering of stores and equipment, and coordination of stock levels.
• Assist with the patient experience tracker and continuous quality improvement work.
• Spot cleaning and ensuring spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently.
• Ensure equipment is in a clean, serviced, and available for immediate use.
• Maintain theatre appearance (remove clutter, dirty cups, tidy notice boards and leaflet rack, signage, and move light furniture).
• Liaise with other departments as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain cleaning schedules for non-clinical items such as drip stands.
• Complete daily checks of the changing rooms.
• Perform daily checks of the staff coffee room, refrigerator and area to ensure cleaning is in place and tidy.
• Attend service meetings on behalf of the Theatre department and cascade information to the theatre leads when necessary.
• Serve as the safety champion for the department and ensure correct checks are completed.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Commitment to working within a team to develop and improve services.
• Strong time‑management and organisational abilities.
• Experience in supervising domestic staff.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety standards and risk assessment.

Disability Confident

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About MFT

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career.

With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.

Behind every patient cared for are people like you – keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.

At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.

At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you're part of something bigger from day one.