Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Housekeeper - Critical Care

The closing date is 29 October 2025

Job summary

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.

To 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 approached.

Main duties of the job

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.

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)

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum / pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

236-OCO-CS354-25-PS

Job locations

Oldham Intensive Care Unit

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Job description

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: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

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

Job description

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: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in a housekeeping role

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Communicates succinctly, clearly, and accurately both verbally and in writing
  • Be an effective team member who can relate to colleagues at all levels with tact and diplomacy
  • Experience of working in a team

Desirable

  • Previous healthcare experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Must be able to prioritise and organise own work
  • Reliable and punctual
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in a housekeeping role

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Communicates succinctly, clearly, and accurately both verbally and in writing
  • Be an effective team member who can relate to colleagues at all levels with tact and diplomacy
  • Experience of working in a team

Desirable

  • Previous healthcare experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Must be able to prioritise and organise own work
  • Reliable and punctual

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oldham Intensive Care Unit

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oldham Intensive Care Unit

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Band 7 Nurse manager

Simone Patterson

simone.patterson@nca.nhs.uk

01616278842

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum / pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

236-OCO-CS354-25-PS

Job locations

Oldham Intensive Care Unit

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Supporting documents

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