Ward House Keeper | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Foundation Trust in Wythenshawe is seeking an enthusiastic Housekeeper for Ward A6 to ensure cleanliness and support clinical operations. The role involves organizing stock, maintaining patient environments, and assisting in meal provision while adhering to infection control standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organizational skills. This busy role plays a crucial part in the delivery of patient care and supports the clinical team in maintaining high standards.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated individual.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Skills in stocking and managing materials.

Responsibilities

• Order required stock and work with materials management team.
• Clean, tidy, and organize the ward environment.
• Assist in ordering and providing patient meals.
• Maintain infection control standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Housekeeper – Ward A6

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly enthusiastic and motivated individual to join Ward A6 as our Housekeeper. Ward A6 is a mixed surgical acute admissions ward, caring for general surgical, urology, breast, orthopedic, ENT and plastic specialty patients.

Main Responsibilities

• Ordering required stock, working closely with the materials management team
• Organisation of stock including clinical and non‑clinical items
• General housekeeping: cleaning, tidying and organising the ward environment and patient bed spaces
• Oversight of the maintenance of medical devices and fixtures and fittings, reporting faults appropriately
• Assisting in the ordering and provision of patient meals, meeting nutritional requirements
• Maintaining infection control standards on the ward
• Completing relevant audits
• Escalating concerns via the relevant channels

About the Role

This is a busy, physically active role that requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will play a key role in maintaining cleanliness and organization, supporting the clinical team to deliver patient care.

Applications

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, review the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading and the Candidate Essentials Guide that accompanies the documents.

Diversity and Equality

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. If you have any special requirements to assist your application, please contact the manager named below.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Thursday 18 Dec 2025.