Housekeeper - Ward 9 (Subject to Job Matching)

East Cheshire; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking a Housekeeper for Ward 9 in Macclesfield. This part-time role (22.5 hours per week) offers pro rata salary between £25,760 and £27,476 per year, with enhanced checks and DBS requirements. You will join a multidisciplinary team in a busy Emergency Department setting.

The position emphasizes maintaining a clean, welcoming and safe environment for patients and staff, with opportunities for training and career development within the Trust.

Qualifications

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

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, 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

Skills

Organisational skills

IT Skills

Health and safety knowledge

Basic administrative skills

Education

Good standard of secondary education

NVQ level 2/3

Food hygiene certificate

Health and safety certificate

Job description

Housekeeper - Ward 9 (Subject to Job Matching)

NHS AfC: Band 3

Main area Housekeeper Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (flexible) Job ref 209-A-26-8300815

Site Macclesfield District Town Victoria Road, Macclesfield Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata (subject to job matching) Salary period Yearly Closing 04/11/2026 23:59

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

Job overview

** 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.

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 you’re applying for. 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
• 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

Further Information

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Other Role Requirement

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Please read the guidance for applicants and completing the application form documents prior to completing your application form (documents are located below).

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). In order to facilitate applications from all members of the community the Trust is able to offer services including Braille Applications and Interpreting Services.

The Trust may close any advertised post before the stated closing date. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible.

If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, regretfully you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.