Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Housekeeper to join our team working part-time (18.75 hours per week) at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust - The Christie at Macclesfield.
This is a truly rewarding role where you will make a meaningful difference every single day. As a Housekeeper, you will be at the heart of the ward, helping to create a clean, safe, welcoming and well-organised environment for patients undergoing cancer treatment. Your work will directly support patient comfort, dignity and wellbeing at a time when it matters most.
As part of one of Europe's leading cancer centres, you will play a vital role in enhancing the overall patient experience and enabling our clinical teams to deliver outstanding, compassionate care. You will work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals, ensuring the ward runs smoothly and efficiently.
What you'll be doing:
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention across the ward environmentEnsuring patient areas are tidy, comfortable and welcomingMonitoring and restocking suppliesSupporting meal service and assisting in creating a positive dining experienceReporting maintenance or safety concerns promptlyBeing a friendly, reassuring presence for patients and visitors
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Main duties of the job
Working closely with the Ward/Unit Senior Sister and Matron/Deputy Service Manager, you will:
Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness across the department.Carry out daily and weekly cleaning in line with Trust infection prevention policiesClean clinical equipment such as infusion pumps and drip stands.Remove clinical and household waste appropriatelyMonitor and record fridge temperatures and carry out daily water checksEnsure linen supplies are stocked and maintainedOrder and manage ward stock via NHS Supply ChainAssist with meal services and provide drinks to patientsSupport with basic clerical duties, answering phones, and message takingEscort and assist patients where appropriate under nurse directionReport and monitor minor maintenance issuesHelp maintain a safe environment, including fire exit access and general ward safety
You will work as part of a wider team, helping create a calm, clean and supportive space for patients undergoing treatment.
Full training will be provided to enable you to undertake all duties.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Why join us?
Working at The Christie means being part of a supportive and values-driven team that puts patients first. You'll receive full training, ongoing support, and the opportunity to contribute to a service that makes a real difference to people's lives.
If you are motivated by helping others, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a team delivering world-class cancer care, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Those responsibilities in standard type will be from immediate effect. The responsibilities in italics will be those the postholder will progress into during the period of the apprenticeship.
To undertake cleaning duties in accordance with the schedules and procedures of the SACT unit including cleaning of windows, mirrors, pictures, tables, lights, beds, surfaces, drip stands and infusion pumps.Clean under beds and treatment chairs a minimum or weekly.To undertake domestic duties e.g. removal of clinical and household refuse, dishwashing and any other duties, which are appropriate to maintain a high standard of cleanliness in conjunction with the existing domestic service.To receive ward meal trolley and assist in meal service as required in line with trust hygiene and food handling policy.To provide hot and cold drinks to patients at regular intervals throughout the day.Check and record fridge temperatures daily.To ensure the unit area is clean and tidy with particular responsibility for clean and dirty utility rooms, storeroom, linen room.To order weekly stock items online via NHS supply chainTo order some non stock items as instructed by ward manager/Senior SisterTo receive and check stores and other supplies and put them away in appropriate storage places.To ensure blinds, curtains and soft furnishings are maintained and to co-ordinate cleaning and re-hanging.To assist and direct patients/visitors where and when appropriate.To assist with the movement and escort of patients as appropriate to patient needs under the direction of the nurse in charge.To check the wards linen and ensure supplies are maintained.To clean and daily co-ordinate maintenance/repair of clinical and non-clinical equipment e.g. infusion pumps as specified.To assist ward receptionist in clerical duties e.g. simple filing.To take and deliver messages, including answering telephones as requested as part of the ward team. To communicate well within the team at all times.To record and action requests for basic/minor maintenance e.g. light bulbs, blocked sinks etc and to monitor their completion.To check fixtures/fittings weekly and report for maintenance. If no action after two weeks then report to Senior sister/Unit Manager.To have an overall awareness of the SACT unit environment, including general safety aspects e.g. free access to fire exits and alarm bellsThe postholders duties must always be carried out in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy.To ensure barrier and vacated rooms are cleaned according to policy.To ensure kitchen is kept clean at all times and ensure good stock rotation system is in operation for dry goods and provisions.To undertake daily and weekly cleaning of ward/Unit equipment/environment as per disinfection/cleaning policy including drip stands / suction points etcTo monitor standard of cleanliness on the SACT Unit liaising with domestic service and Ward/Unit Manager.To carry out monthly mattress audit and report and concerns to the ward managerTo carry out daily water checks, ensuring water outlets are run without problems.
1) commitments, prepares care plan to ensure the delivery of effective patient care.
2) Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour
The postholder is responsible for taking reasonable care with regard to him/herself, as well as for any colleagues, patients or visitors who might be affected by any act or failure to act by the postholder in accordance with the Trusts policies on Health and Safety at Work.Ensure hand-washing equipment soap, paper towels, alcohol hand gel available at all sinks.To work within a team of housekeepers as part of a larger chemotherapy team.These duties and responsibilities are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and management reserve the right to require staff to undertake other duties and responsibilities consistent with the grade of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Those responsibilities in standard type will be from immediate effect. The responsibilities in italics will be those the postholder will progress into during the period of the apprenticeship.
To undertake cleaning duties in accordance with the schedules and procedures of the SACT unit including cleaning of windows, mirrors, pictures, tables, lights, beds, surfaces, drip stands and infusion pumps.Clean under beds and treatment chairs a minimum or weekly.To undertake domestic duties e.g. removal of clinical and household refuse, dishwashing and any other duties, which are appropriate to maintain a high standard of cleanliness in conjunction with the existing domestic service.To receive ward meal trolley and assist in meal service as required in line with trust hygiene and food handling policy.To provide hot and cold drinks to patients at regular intervals throughout the day.Check and record fridge temperatures daily.To ensure the unit area is clean and tidy with particular responsibility for clean and dirty utility rooms, storeroom, linen room.To order weekly stock items online via NHS supply chainTo order some non stock items as instructed by ward manager/Senior SisterTo receive and check stores and other supplies and put them away in appropriate storage places.To ensure blinds, curtains and soft furnishings are maintained and to co-ordinate cleaning and re-hanging.To assist and direct patients/visitors where and when appropriate.To assist with the movement and escort of patients as appropriate to patient needs under the direction of the nurse in charge.To check the wards linen and ensure supplies are maintained.To clean and daily co-ordinate maintenance/repair of clinical and non-clinical equipment e.g. infusion pumps as specified.To assist ward receptionist in clerical duties e.g. simple filing.To take and deliver messages, including answering telephones as requested as part of the ward team. To communicate well within the team at all times.To record and action requests for basic/minor maintenance e.g. light bulbs, blocked sinks etc and to monitor their completion.To check fixtures/fittings weekly and report for maintenance. If no action after two weeks then report to Senior sister/Unit Manager.To have an overall awareness of the SACT unit environment, including general safety aspects e.g. free access to fire exits and alarm bellsThe postholders duties must always be carried out in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy.To ensure barrier and vacated rooms are cleaned according to policy.To ensure kitchen is kept clean at all times and ensure good stock rotation system is in operation for dry goods and provisions.To undertake daily and weekly cleaning of ward/Unit equipment/environment as per disinfection/cleaning policy including drip stands / suction points etcTo monitor standard of cleanliness on the SACT Unit liaising with domestic service and Ward/Unit Manager.To carry out monthly mattress audit and report and concerns to the ward managerTo carry out daily water checks, ensuring water outlets are run without problems.
1) commitments, prepares care plan to ensure the delivery of effective patient care.
2) Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour
The postholder is responsible for taking reasonable care with regard to him/herself, as well as for any colleagues, patients or visitors who might be affected by any act or failure to act by the postholder in accordance with the Trusts policies on Health and Safety at Work.Ensure hand-washing equipment soap, paper towels, alcohol hand gel available at all sinks.To work within a team of housekeepers as part of a larger chemotherapy team.These duties and responsibilities are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and management reserve the right to require staff to undertake other duties and responsibilities consistent with the grade of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in working in a hospital environment
Desirable
- Experience of working In a SACT unit
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- To work as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience of stock ordering NHS supply chain
Knowledge
Essential
- Participate in own personal development.
Desirable
- Awareness of what SACT is
Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in working in a hospital environment
Desirable
- Experience of working In a SACT unit
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- To work as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience of stock ordering NHS supply chain
Knowledge
Essential
- Participate in own personal development.
Desirable
- Awareness of what SACT is
Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
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.
