Housekeeper | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Pennine Care NHS FT; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in Rochdale is seeking a Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness and support the non-clinical care within the facility. Responsibilities include overseeing stock levels, ensuring infection control standards, and supporting the dietary needs of patients. The ideal candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary team to create a safe clinical environment. Join us to contribute to a vibrant mental health care initiative in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Cleanliness and tidiness of clinical areas.
• Ability to support dietary needs of patients.
• Understanding of infection control policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of all wards and clerical environments.
• Support the nutritional needs of patients.
• Conduct weekly infection control audits.

Job description

Housekeeper – Stansfield Place – Rehabilitation and High Support

The post holder will assist staff in the delivery of non-clinical care. The post holder will ensure tidiness, cleanliness, effective stock control and equipment management.

Key Responsibilities of the Post

• Support the Multi-Disciplinary Team in maintaining a safe clinical environment and participate in service audits as required.
• Provide clerical support where necessary and in the absence of administration staff.
• Support the clinical team in maintaining the nutritional needs of the patients.
• To maintain high standards of general cleanliness and tidiness of all wards / clerical environments and replacement of fabric and furniture as required, liaising with the domestic staff and organising spot cleaning and terminal cleaning as necessary.
• Liaise with clinical staff regarding admissions, discharges to ensure terminal cleans are completed and areas are ready for new admissions.
• Work within the role of the Infection Control Champion, as directed by the Trust infection control.
• Complete the weekly infection control audits/cleaning schedule and report to the shift coordinator any issues. Ensure all clinical areas meet requirements of the Infection Control Policy and cleaning standards.
• Mattress cleaning and maintenance as per guidelines.
• Ensure that all stock levels are maintained and sufficient to meet hospital demands. Contribute to cost‑effective control of medical, surgical and food items, including laundry stock.
• Check the expiry date of food and drinks in all kitchen fridges and cupboards and carry out stock rotation, including recording kitchen fridge temperatures.
• Clean kitchen shelves, cupboards and oven, and ensure that fridges and freezers are maintained clean.
• Maintain stock cupboards.
• Empty the waste bins in the ground area and keep the garden area tidy and free from rubbish.
• Maintain a tidy communal lounge and visitor’s room.
• Clear the refreshment area following CTM/CPA meetings.
• Ensure the dietary needs of patients are addressed following nursing direction and liaise with the Catering Department about dietary supplies, supplements and special needs, whilst ensuring meal provision is maintained to the highest standard.
• Ensure hot/cold drinks and snacks are available as required during any 24 hour period.
• Maintain and monitor equipment as “fit for use”.
• Maintain effective liaison and communication with the following services to ensure service level agreements are achieved:
  • Estates / Maintenance
  • Distribution contacts
  • Domestic Services
  • Infection Control Nurse
  • Stock suppliers
• When necessary, carry out general office clerical duties – answering the telephone, taking messages, communicating with patients and visitors.

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Pennine Care is a thriving and vibrant Mental Health Trust. Established in 2002, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is a Specialist Mental Health Trust, covering a population of almost 1.2 million throughout the Boroughs of Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Stockport, Tameside and Glossop. As an NHS provider the Trust strives to lead on innovation and delivery of modern evidence‑based mental health care. The Trust has a proven track record of staff support and development and sees itself as a leader in health care provision.

The Directorate

The Rehabilitation and High Support (RHS) of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust has a range of services including, Low Secure, Intensive (PICU) Female and Male Community Step‑down Services.

This advert closes on Thursday 18 Dec 2025