East Cheshire NHS Trust

Housekeeper - Trauma and Orthopaedics (Internal only)

The closing date is 02 December 2025

Job summary

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.

** Subject to Job Matching**

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join the team within Ward 10 as a part time Housekeeper.

In return, you will find your contribution is valued and that you are supported through excellent management and a teamwork approach, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with doctors, health care assistants, physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals.

Hours per week 15

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

We offer comprehensive learning and development support, excellent training opportunities and support to broaden your experience, knowledge, and skills as a qualified nurse. You will gain extended skills training and be able to access professional development opportunities to progress.

  • Have responsibility for housekeeping duties on the ward
  • Disseminate good practice to ward teams to ensure service is maintained in their absence
  • Provide an efficient housekeeping service, ensuring that high standards are always maintained. Ensure that a friendly, welcoming, clean, organised, safe and comfortable working environment is provided for patients, visitors and staff

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Details

Date posted

18 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

209-A-25-7595762

Job locations

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of secondary education
  • Prepared to undertake NVQ (National Vocational Qualification)

Desirable

  • Food hygiene certificate
  • Health and safety Certificate
  • NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) level 2/3

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Organisational skills
  • Ability to deal with potentially difficult or sensitive issues
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Basic understanding of Health and Safety, Manual handling, basic food hygiene and cleanliness

Desirable

  • IT Skills
  • Knowledge of other departments within the Trust
  • Basic administrative skills

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in care setting
  • Experience in Customer care
  • Experience of working with the public

Desirable

  • Experience in Hotel services/ catering

Specific Job Requirement

Essential

  • Self Motivated
  • Flexible
  • Calm and confident
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Approachable
  • Good personal presentation

Other

Essential

  • DBS clearance
  • Occupational health clearance

Other Role Requirement

Essential

  • Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of secondary education
  • Prepared to undertake NVQ (National Vocational Qualification)

Desirable

  • Food hygiene certificate
  • Health and safety Certificate
  • NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) level 2/3

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Organisational skills
  • Ability to deal with potentially difficult or sensitive issues
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Basic understanding of Health and Safety, Manual handling, basic food hygiene and cleanliness

Desirable

  • IT Skills
  • Knowledge of other departments within the Trust
  • Basic administrative skills

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in care setting
  • Experience in Customer care
  • Experience of working with the public

Desirable

  • Experience in Hotel services/ catering

Specific Job Requirement

Essential

  • Self Motivated
  • Flexible
  • Calm and confident
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Approachable
  • Good personal presentation

Other

Essential

  • DBS clearance
  • Occupational health clearance

Other Role Requirement

Essential

  • Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL


Employer's website

https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL


Employer's website

https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Rachel Gill

rachel.gill3@nhs.net

01625661010

Details

Date posted

18 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

209-A-25-7595762

Job locations

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL


Supporting documents

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