Job summary
We are now seeking a motivated and committed Housekeeper with excellent time management skills to join our team in Trafford theatres to coordinate all support services within the theatre department as part of the theatre team to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable department.
Ensure that maintenance schedules are adhered to and that the department conforms to Health and Safety standards using policy and risk assessment.
Main duties of the job
You will be working in collaboration with other theatre practitioners and domestic staff to ensure a safe, clean, and organised clinical environment and you will also supervise the domestic staff ensuring that they are cleaning to a high standard.
Other responsibilities:
Ordering of stores and equipment, and coordination of stock levels
Responsible for assisting with the patient experience tracker and continuous quality improvement work.
You will have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills as well as commitment to working within a team to develop and improve our services.
Spot cleaning and ensuring spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently.
Ensure equipment is in a clean, serviced, and available for immediate use.
Upkeep of theatre appearance e.g. remove clutter, remove dirty cups, tidy notice boards and leaflet rack, signage, moving of light furniture.
Liaise with other departments as appropriate.
Establish and maintain cleaning schedules for non-clinical items e.g. drip stands.
Checks for the changing rooms are completed daily.
Daily checks of the staff coffee room to ensure daily cleaning is in place and refrigerator and area is kept clean and tidy.
Attend service meeting on behalf of the Theatre department and cascade information to the theatre leads when necessary.
Be the safety champion for the department and ensure correct checked are completed.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to shape your career.
With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.
Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.
At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.
At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you're part of something bigger from day one.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others.
Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others.
Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- General education completed.
- Holds the NVQ 3 or Apprenticeship Level 2 in Care/ Care Certificate qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- GCSE's or level 2 key skills particularly in English and Maths
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute "care" environment, undertaking a full range of clinical commitments
- Able to demonstrate that they work well within a team.
- Basic IT skills
- Able to understand the need for change in a clinical setting due to strive for quality
- Understanding of patient confidentiality and the National Health Service
Desirable
- Experience of working in more than one speciality within a health care environment.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- General education completed.
- Holds the NVQ 3 or Apprenticeship Level 2 in Care/ Care Certificate qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- GCSE's or level 2 key skills particularly in English and Maths
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute "care" environment, undertaking a full range of clinical commitments
- Able to demonstrate that they work well within a team.
- Basic IT skills
- Able to understand the need for change in a clinical setting due to strive for quality
- Understanding of patient confidentiality and the National Health Service
Desirable
- Experience of working in more than one speciality within a health care environment.
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.
