Housekeeper - Ward 7/CCU Cardiology and Endocrinology

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a motivated Housekeeper to join Ward 7/CCU. You will be responsible for maintaining high housekeeping standards and supporting multidisciplinary teams. This role requires organisational skills, a good understanding of health and safety, and experience in a care setting. Ideal candidates will possess a secondary education and be prepared to undertake NVQ qualifications. The position offers 15 hours per week and a salary between £24,937 and £26,598 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in care setting.
• Experience in customer care is essential.
• Must have experience of working with the public.
• Experience in hotel services or catering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Have responsibility for housekeeping duties on the ward.
• Maintain high standards in the housekeeping service.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Ability to deal with potentially difficult or sensitive issues

Basic understanding of Health and Safety

Manual handling

Basic food hygiene

IT Skills

Basic administrative skills

Education

Good standard of secondary education

Prepared to undertake NVQ qualification

Job description

Housekeeper - Ward 7/CCU Cardiology and Endocrinology

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join the team within Ward 7/CCU as a Housekeeper.

In return, you will find your contribution is valued and that you are supported through excellent management and a teamwork approach, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with doctors, health care assistants, physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals.

Hours per week: 15 hours (2 days either Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays)

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

We offer comprehensive learning and development support, excellent training opportunities and support to broaden your experience, knowledge, and skills as a Housekeeper.

• Have responsibility for housekeeping duties on the ward
• Disseminate good practice to ward teams to ensure service is maintained in their absence
• Provide an efficient housekeeping service, ensuring that high standards are always maintained. Ensure that a friendly, welcoming, clean, organised, safe and comfortable working environment is provided for patients, visitors and staff

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of secondary education
• Prepared to undertake NVQ qualification

Skills & Knowledge

• Organisational skills
• Ability to deal with potentially difficult or sensitive issues
• Basic understanding of Health and Safety, Manual handling, basic food hygiene and cleanliness
• IT Skills
• Knowledge of other departments within the Trust
• Basic administrative skills

Experience

• Experience in care setting
• Experience in Customer care
• Experience of working with the public
• Experience in Hotel services/ catering

Specific Job Requirement

• Self motivated
• Calm and confident
• Approachable
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Flexible

Other Role Requirements

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£24,937 to £26,598 a yearpro rata (subject to job matching)