Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Outpatient team as a Housekeeper.
You will play a key role in maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and organisation within the Outpatient Department, including supporting infection-control procedures, cleaning equipment, assisting with stock ordering, and organising supplies. There will also be opportunities to complete efficacy audits and participate in our SHINE walk-arounds.
As a Housekeeper, you will support the team by ensuring the OPD environment is clean, safe, comfortable, and well-organised to deliver high-quality patient care. The role requires cross-site working: 8 hours per week at Altrincham OPD and 8 hours per week at Withington OPD.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer a friendly, supportive, and experienced clinical team. You will benefit from a clear working structure, regular appraisals, and an innovative service committed to staff development. Clinical governance, research, and audit activities are actively encouraged within the department.
This is a busy and physically active role that requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills. If you are highly motivated, work well within a team, and meet the essential criteria, we encourage you to apply and join our successful organisation.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the role include (but are not limited to):
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Ordering required stock and working closely with the Materials Management team
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Organising stock, including clinical and non-clinical items
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General housekeeping duties, including cleaning, tidying, and maintaining the overall OPD environment, patient couches, and waiting areas
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Overseeing the maintenance of medical devices and reporting any faults appropriately
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Monitoring the condition of fixtures and fittings
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Assisting with ordering and providing patient drinks to support nutritional needs
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Maintaining infection-control standards within the department
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Completing relevant audits
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Escalating concerns through the appropriate channels
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 for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place
To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.
To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Supporting Documents section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.
Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Diversity MattersMFT 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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place
To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.
To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Supporting Documents section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.
Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Diversity MattersMFT 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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General education to GCSE standard
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of national agendas
- Good understanding of confidentiality and the National Health Service
Desirable
- Order stock using Centros and E Procurement systems. Receive and handle stock and non stock items, including manual handling of boxes.
Skills
Essential
- Good written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work on own initiative but recognises limitations and seeks advice from senior colleagues
- Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team
- Ability to plan and priorities time and work load
Desirable
- Demonstrates strong computer skills with working knowledge of HIVE, Centros, and E-Procurement systems.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General education to GCSE standard
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of national agendas
- Good understanding of confidentiality and the National Health Service
Desirable
- Order stock using Centros and E Procurement systems. Receive and handle stock and non stock items, including manual handling of boxes.
Skills
Essential
- Good written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work on own initiative but recognises limitations and seeks advice from senior colleagues
- Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team
- Ability to plan and priorities time and work load
Desirable
- Demonstrates strong computer skills with working knowledge of HIVE, Centros, and E-Procurement systems.
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.
