Housekeeper | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Tameside is seeking a dedicated housekeeper to maintain cleanliness standards within a male mental health rehabilitation unit. The role involves ensuring compliance with infection control policies, assisting patients, and collaborating with clinical staff to prepare for new admissions. This position offers generous benefits, including flexible working options and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Access to Continued Professional Development

Health and Wellbeing activities

Staff discounts across retail, leisure, and travel

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining cleanliness in healthcare settings.
• Ability to follow infection control policies.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of wards and environment.
• Conduct infection control audits and comply with protocols.
• Liaise with clinical staff regarding discharges and admissions.

Job description

Overview

Hurst Place is a 15 bedded male mental health rehabilitation unit. We have an exciting opportunity within the team for the position of housekeeper.

Responsibilities

• To maintain high standards of general cleanliness and tidiness of the ward including assisting patients with room care.
• Working within the Trust Infection Control policy.
• The completion of the weekly infection control audits/cleaning schedule and report to the shift coordinator any issues.
• To ensure that all food stock levels are maintained and sufficient to meet ward demands.
• Checking the expiry date of food and drinks in all kitchen fridges and also stock rotation, this will include recording kitchen fridge temperatures.
• Ensure the dietary needs of patients are addressed following nursing direction and to liaise with the Catering Department about dietary supplies, supplements and special needs whilst ensuring meal provision is maintained to the highest standard. This includes collection of menu cards and the laying of tables at meal times.
• 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.
• Liaising with clinical staff regarding admissions, discharges to ensure terminal cleans are completed and areas are ready for new admissions.
• Working within the role of the Infection Control Champion, as directed by the Trust infection Control.
• The completion of the weekly infection control audits/cleaning schedule and report to the shift coordinator any issues. Ensure all hospital bays meet requirements of the Infection Control Policy and cleaning standards.
• To ensure that all stock levels are maintained and sufficient to meet hospital demands. To contribute to cost effective control of medical, surgical and food items. This will include laundry stock.
• Checking the expiry date of food and drinks in all kitchen fridges and also stock rotation, this will include recording kitchen fridge temperatures.
• To ensure hot/cold drinks and snacks are available as required during any 24 hour period.
• To maintain and monitor equipment as “fit for use”.
• To 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.
• As and when necessary carry out general office clerical duties – answering the telephone taking messages communicating with patients and visitors.

About us and Equal Opportunity

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Benefits

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Sep 2025