Housekeeper - Ward 9 (Subject to Job Matching)

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper for Ward 9 in the Emergency Department on a full-time basis. You will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff, working within a multi-disciplinary team.

We offer learning and development opportunities, comprehensive training, and support from management. An Enhanced DBS check is required, with sponsorship not available for Skilled Worker visa holders.

Qualifications

• Good standard of secondary education is required.
• NVQ qualification or equivalent health and social care training.
• Food hygiene certificate and health and safety awareness are desirable.
• NVQ level 2/3 preferred where applicable.

Responsibilities

• 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 with high standards and a safe, welcoming environment.

Skills

Organisational skills

IT Skills

Basic administrative skills

Communication

Education

Good standard of secondary education

NVQ qualification

Food hygiene certificate

Health and safety certificate

NVQ level 2/3

Job description

Housekeeper - Ward 9 (Subject to Job Matching)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join the team within the Emergency Department as full time.

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.

Please note that Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this post.

Applicants must therefore have the right to work in the UK without requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role.For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

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 qualified nurse. You will gain extended skills training and be able to access professional development opportunities to progress.

• 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

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of secondary education
• Prepared to undertake NVQ qualification
• Food hygiene certificate
• Health and safety Certificate
• NVQ level 2/3

Knowledge & Skills

• 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

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.

£25,760 to £27,476 a yearpro rata (subject to job matching)