Job summary
- Main area
- Surgery and Cancer Ward 11
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent: Part Time
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (To be confirmed on appointment)
- Job ref
- 412-S&C-7093892
- Employer
- Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Leighton Hospital
- Town
- Crewe
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 pro rota
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Housekeeper
Band 3
Job overview
I am looking to recruit a friendly, positive and self motivated individual to join our team as a Housekeeper on Ward 11.
Main duties of the job
Our department is a fast paced unit and the post holder will be expected to work alongside the multidisciplinary team to ensure first class patient care is delivered at all times.
The role of the Housekeeper is very diverse but fundamental the post holder will also ensure that the treatment areas are kept clean and well stocked. They will liaise with the appropriate departments, to order equipment and report faults and partake in necessary audits when applicable.
This role will suit someone who is well organised with a good standard of written and verbal communication. The ability to work in a team is essential as you will work closely with many professional groups including nursing, procurement and infection control.
Working for our organisation
Working for your organisation
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.
The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role of the Housekeeper is very diverse but fundamental the post holder will also ensure that the treatment areas are kept clean and well stocked. They will liaise with the appropriate departments, to order equipment and report faults and partake in necessary audits when applicable.
This role will suit someone who is well organised with a good standard of written and verbal communication. The ability to work in a team is essential as you will work closely with many professional groups including nursing, procurement and infection control.
Person specification
Knowledge/previouse experience
Essential criteria
- good general education
- experience dealing directly with the public
Desirable criteria
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience in housekeeping/customer care role
- working knowledge of products, chemicals and equipment
Skills
Essential criteria
- communication skills
- ability to solve problems and make decision under pressure
- Computer literate
values
Essential criteria
- commitment to quality and safety
- Recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues.
- A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- susan Molyneaux
- Job title
- Ward manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01270 613055
- Additional information
email contact.
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