Housekeeper inManchester inManchester PUBLISHED TUE 29 APR 2025
Key role in maintaining high standards of infection control and patient safety.
Opportunity for personal development with ongoing training and support.
Part of a large and respected NHS Trust with numerous projects and career opportunities.
Involvement in continuous quality improvement and auditing processes.
Dynamic work environment supporting both teamwork and independent tasks.
Contribution to creating a patient-friendly clinical atmosphere.
Engagement with cutting-edge healthcare initiatives and sustainability efforts.
Join Our Caring Team as a Housekeeper in Women's Health at North Manchester General Hospital
Are you a compassionate individual looking to take on a fulfilling role where you can truly make a difference? Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is on the lookout for a dedicated Housekeeper to join our Women's Health departments at North Manchester General Hospital. In this vital position, you'll work closely with nursing and domestic staff to create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients and their families. Your work will play a crucial role in infection control and ensuring that our clinics run smoothly, allowing our clinical teams to focus on delivering the best care possible.
We value confidence, enthusiasm, and teamwork, and we're committed to supporting you in your role with comprehensive training and a personalised development plan. Whether you’re looking for full-time or part-time work, your organisational skills and empathy will help us maintain high standards in our service. You’ll be an essential part of a large NHS Trust that prides itself on creating a supportive workplace and offering opportunities for career advancement. If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey that not only shapes the future of healthcare but also positively impacts the lives of women in our community, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that champions inclusion, sustainability, and continuous improvement in patient care.
Key role in maintaining high standards of infection control and patient safety.
Opportunity for personal development with ongoing training and support.
Part of a large and respected NHS Trust with numerous projects and career opportunities.
Involvement in continuous quality improvement and auditing processes.
Dynamic work environment supporting both teamwork and independent tasks.
Contribution to creating a patient-friendly clinical atmosphere.
Engagement with cutting-edge healthcare initiatives and sustainability efforts.
Are you looking for a new challenge? We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Housekeeper to join our team in at North Manchester General Hospitals Women's Health departments. This is an exciting and key role in which you will work closely with the nursing and domestic staff to ensure a safe, clean and organised clinical department.
You will provide close support to the Nursing team by maintaining high standards of infection control. Confident, competent, self-motivated and enthusiastic are all attributes required for these positions as well as the ability to work as part of the team. You must be able to communicate effectively with patients, clinicians and other healthcare professionals and demonstrate very high standards.
In return, we will provide you with a full induction and support you with a personal development plan and ongoing training when required. You will also benefit from being an employee for a large Trust and so be made aware of up and coming projects and opportunities that there may be.
This post will cover Women's Investigation Unit and Gynaecology Assessment Unit at North Manchester. Advertised as full time post, however part time will be considered.
You will take responsibility for ensuring that all medical equipment is clean and well maintained and liaise with the domestic supervisors and staff to ensure cleaning is of a high standard. You will play an essential role during clinic hours, ensuring the clinics are patient and carer friendly, water dispensers are clean and well stocked with cups, waiting areas are well maintained for public use. You will take responsibility for ensuring the clinics have adequate equipment and stock. You will undertake reporting any estates work and request for portering services. Computer skills are an advantage to enable successful candidate to order and liaise with differing members of the MDT.
In addition, you will be responsible for assisting the team in continuous quality improvement work by undertaking audits on the Department. The role also entails keeping ward information boards up to date, and friends & family feedback is maintained.
As the housekeeper, you must have a high standard of education, you might already have some experience in a similar role and good communication skills are a must. You must be able to empathise with and consider patients as you go about your duties, you will have an organised and positive approach to ensure the takes at hand are carried out in a timely, effective manner. You need to be dynamic in your approach, and willing to learn and be able to work well within the team or independently.
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sonia Hadley Job title: Nurse Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Lisa O'Connell
You will provide close support to the Nursing team by maintaining high standards of infection control. Confident, competent, self-motivated and enthusiastic are all attributes required for these positions as well as the ability to work as part of the team. You must be able to communicate effectively with patients, clinicians and other healthcare professionals and demonstrate very high standards.
In return, we will provide you with a full induction and support you with a personal development plan and ongoing training when required. You will also benefit from being an employee for a large Trust and so be made aware of up and coming projects and opportunities that there may be.
This post will cover Women's Investigation Unit and Gynaecology Assessment Unit at North Manchester. Advertised as full time post, however part time will be considered.
You will take responsibility for ensuring that all medical equipment is clean and well maintained and liaise with the domestic supervisors and staff to ensure cleaning is of a high standard. You will play an essential role during clinic hours, ensuring the clinics are patient and carer friendly, water dispensers are clean and well stocked with cups, waiting areas are well maintained for public use. You will take responsibility for ensuring the clinics have adequate equipment and stock. You will undertake reporting any estates work and request for portering services. Computer skills are an advantage to enable successful candidate to order and liaise with differing members of the MDT.
In addition, you will be responsible for assisting the team in continuous quality improvement work by undertaking audits on the Department. The role also entails keeping ward information boards up to date, and friends & family feedback is maintained.
As the housekeeper, you must have a high standard of education, you might already have some experience in a similar role and good communication skills are a must. You must be able to empathise with and consider patients as you go about your duties, you will have an organised and positive approach to ensure the takes at hand are carried out in a timely, effective manner. You need to be dynamic in your approach, and willing to learn and be able to work well within the team or independently.
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sonia Hadley Job title: Nurse Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Lisa O'Connell
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To work as a housekeeper in the UK, you should possess a variety of skills and qualities that will help you perform your duties effectively. Here are some essential skills and attributes needed for the role:
1. Attention to Detail: Being thorough in cleaning and organizing is crucial, as even small oversights can affect the quality of work.
2. Time Management: Housekeepers often have multiple tasks to complete in a limited time, so effective organization and prioritization are important.
3. Physical Stamina: The job can be physically demanding, requiring lifting, bending, and being on your feet for extended periods.
4. Cleaning Skills: Knowledge of cleaning techniques, products, and equipment is vital. This includes understanding how to clean different surfaces and materials effectively.
5. Organizational Skills: Housekeepers need to maintain order and cleanliness in various spaces, so being organized helps in planning and executing tasks efficiently.
6. Communication Skills: Good communication is important for understanding client needs, reporting issues, and possibly working with other staff.
7. Discretion and Trustworthiness: Housekeepers often work in private homes or sensitive environments, making it essential to respect privacy and maintain confidentiality.
8. Basic Food Safety: If involved with kitchen cleaning or meal preparation, basic knowledge of food hygiene standards is beneficial.
9. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to troubleshoot and find solutions to issues that may arise during the cleaning process.
10. Flexibility: Being adaptable to varying schedules and undertaking different tasks as needed is often required.
11. Customer Service Orientation: Providing a pleasant environment and ensuring client satisfaction is key, especially in roles that involve direct interaction with homeowners or guests.
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