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
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 faultsand 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 faultsand 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
* experience dealing directly with the public
* NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience in housekeeping/customer care role
* working knowledge of products, chemicals and equipment
Skills
* ability to solve problems and make decision under pressure
values
* 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
Key Messages
· Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.
· All correspondence will be sent via the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.
· Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
· Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their employees have a “right to work” in the UK. Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust hold a Sponsor Licence, which means that we MAY be able to sponsor you IF the role meets the UK Government requirements for sponsorship. Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. To be eligible for sponsorship, the role must be in an eligible occupation code and must meet the skill level and the minimum salary threshold. You can find more information on the Government website .
· Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the entry point (bottom) of the pay band.
· Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.
· Please provide a contact email address for referees when you submit your application. We will not request any references until after you have been made a formal job offer.
· You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one). This will be done via 3 monthly instalments from your pay. We encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.
· We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.
· Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.
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.
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