Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Housekeeper to provide efficient high-quality service to patients and be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities in the unit area.
We currently have 1 (37.5hrs) full time position available and 1 (24hrs) position available.
Responsibilities
* Support the nursing team in maintaining high standards of cleanliness of the ICU, bed areas, equipment, and storage areas. To support in the reporting and monitoring of environmental cleanliness and safety along with the monitoring of quality standards.
* To support the team in maintaining stock and equipment levels.
* The post provides an exciting challenge to the successful candidate and gives the opportunity to play a key role in supporting the needs of patients, multi-disciplinary team, and relatives.
* You should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise across multi agencies and multi-disciplinary departments.
* The ability to work independently and adapt to an environment of changing priorities is an essential component to consistently facilitate a patient focused approach.
* We require a well-motivated and enthusiastic individual to work as a Housekeeper within the Intensive care Unit, this role includes the undertaking of daily organisation, maintaining stock levels, audits, and cleanliness of the environment.
* You will be working with a fantastic and supportive team who will be happy to assist you as settle within the team. Regular feedback and one-to-one will be provided by your manager to ensure that you stay happy in your job.
* Duties include stores ordering, management of stock, maintenance of equipment, also including general housekeeping of the unit.
* It is essential that you can work in an orderly and systematic manner, possess good literacy, IT, numeracy, communication and organisational skills.
* You should have a caring attitude, as well as the ability to work effectively under direction as part of a multidisciplinary team.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
Benefits
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. You can access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Additional information
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window). To read more about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.
This advert closes on Wednesday 29 Oct 2025
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