Housekeeper, Nursing

Housekeeper

Closing date: 02 March 2026

This is an exciting new role within Ward 3 at Manchester Royal Infirmary. You will work closely with the Ward managers, nurses, support and domestic staff to ensure a safe, clean and organised clinical environment.

You will take responsibility for ensuring that all medical equipment is clean and well maintained, maintain safe stock levels on the ward, assist with ensuring a safe and clean environment, order and provision of food and drink, and manage the patient experience tracker by obtaining feedback from patients and their families with the Friends and Family Test (FFT). You will also assist the team in continuous quality improvement work.

You will have an organised and positive approach, ensuring tasks are carried out in a timely, effective manner and maintaining the environmental database. You will cope well under pressure, utilising excellent communication and team skills.

The right candidate will:

• Use own initiative and work closely with a second housekeeper
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Work under indirect supervision
• Plan and prioritise time & workload

The post holder will work as an integral part of the team, responsible for the co‑ordination of services within the Ward area and work as part of the multi‑professional team, to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

The main elements of the role include catering responsibilities, cleaning, maintaining stores, minor maintenance of equipment and re‑stocking of areas together with other specified tasks as directed by the shift leader.

The post holder will be required to work closely with contractors, support services, monitor quality standards, report deficiencies, and take appropriate action. The post holder will ensure that the tidiness and appearance of the department is conducive to good patient care. Patients' privacy and dignity must always be respected.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe, a great place to start or grow your career. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do.

You'll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued  can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here. You'll find that we're committed to helping you grow – whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community.

We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we'll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter. Most importantly, you'll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You'll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust.

At MFT we're All Here For You – every step of the way. Join us today.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll 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 you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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