Housekeeper

NHS; Eccles; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization in England is seeking a Housekeeper for the Medical High Care Unit at Salford Royal Hospital. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness and supporting the nursing team. Key responsibilities include stocking supplies and assisting with administrative tasks. Ideal applicants should have NVQ level 3 or equivalent, experience in a healthcare setting, and excellent communication skills. A rewarding opportunity with competitive benefits awaits those who are passionate about patient care.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Experience of dealing with the public is essential.
• Experience of working in a health care setting is necessary.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Duties include stocking up and maintaining equipment.
• Perform some ward clerk admin duties.
• Conduct audits to support within the unit.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

IT skills

Ability to work under direction

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Basic Keyboard and computer skills

Job description

Housekeeper

The closing date is 24 December 2025

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the team of the Medical High Care Unit at Salford Royal Hospital.

Are you a well‑motivated and enthusiastic hardworking individual to undertake the supportive role of Housekeeper and administrative personnel for the MHCU?

The MHCU is an 8‑bedded unit, caring for acutely unwell patients requiring single organ support including cardiac monitoring. The unit holds a GREEN status within the Inpatient Assessment & Accreditation System (IPAAS), maintaining a high standard of patient care and cleanliness which is an important part of our daily organization on the unit.

The post provides an exciting challenge to the successful candidate and gives the opportunity to play a key role in supporting the needs of the MHCU nursing team.

You should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise across multi agencies and multi‑disciplinary departments.

Experience of working with the general public is essential.

The ability to work independently and adapt to an environment of changing priorities is an essential component to consistently facilitate a patient‑focused approach.

If you relate to the above qualities and are looking for a new challenge within a busy yet friendly environment, then we'd like to invite you to join our team and be a part of our journey to success.

We strongly recommend an informal chat and/or visit.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

You will be working with a fantastic and supportive team who will be happy to assist you as you 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 stocking up, maintenance of equipment, ordering and maintaining stores, some ward clerk admin duties, including general housekeeping and audits to support within the unit.

It is essential that you are able to 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.

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. By joining us you can also 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.

Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window).

Job responsibilities

To read more information 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: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent.

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Experience of dealing with the public
• Experience of working in a health care setting
• Experience of working within a hospital environment
• Experience of Audit
• Experience of ordering and stock control

Skills & Abilities

• Basic Keyboard and computer skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Address

Medical High Care Unit, Salford Royal Hospital