Housekeeper in Manchester inManchester PUBLISHED WED 26 MAR 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 2: £23,615 per annum
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NHS AfC: Band 2
Main area Starlight Unit Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 349-MCH-69*
Site Starlight unit Town Manchester Salary £23,615 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/04/2025 23:59
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Emergency Department as a Housekeeper. The hours are 37.5 hours worked per week.
Starlight Unit provides care for a large number of paediatric patients and is a busy, demanding and exciting service. As a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team you will be required to provide skilled, flexible support to the Nursing staff across all duties as prescribed by trained staff, in accordance with Trust policies and Guidelines. You will be required to give comprehensive and clinical support to staff in delivering high standards of patient care.
As a Housekeeper you support the senior nursing team by ensuring the ward is clean, safe, comfortable and conductive to patient care, this is beneficial for both patients and their visitors.
This is a busy, physically active role which requires excellent communication , interpersonal skills & IT skills. If you are highly motivated, work well within a team environment and hold the essential skills and experience please apply and join our successful organisation.
Main duties of the job
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
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.
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, email our team at
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Main area Starlight Unit Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 349-MCH-69*
Site Starlight unit Town Manchester Salary £23,615 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/04/2025 23:59
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Emergency Department as a Housekeeper. The hours are 37.5 hours worked per week.
Starlight Unit provides care for a large number of paediatric patients and is a busy, demanding and exciting service. As a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team you will be required to provide skilled, flexible support to the Nursing staff across all duties as prescribed by trained staff, in accordance with Trust policies and Guidelines. You will be required to give comprehensive and clinical support to staff in delivering high standards of patient care.
As a Housekeeper you support the senior nursing team by ensuring the ward is clean, safe, comfortable and conductive to patient care, this is beneficial for both patients and their visitors.
This is a busy, physically active role which requires excellent communication , interpersonal skills & IT skills. If you are highly motivated, work well within a team environment and hold the essential skills and experience please apply and join our successful organisation.
Main duties of the job
- You will assist in catering for patients, ensuring that their individual nutritional needs are met.
- Liaise with other departments as appropriate.
- Support ward accreditation and audit
- Ensure all defects are logged via the appropriate Help Desk. Report, record, and signed off once completed.
- Ensure any all essential and non-medical equipment is in a clean condition and available for use.
- Ordering of equipment and uniforms
- Under taking audits such as room temperature recording and fridge temperature recordings on a daily basis.
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
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.
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, email our team at
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- General Education Completed Educated to a GCSE level or equivalent
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in an acute healthcare/hospital setting Undertaking a range of clinical commitments
- Stock Management
- Basic Computer Skills
Essential criteria
- Good written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work on own initiative but recognise limitations and seek advice when required
- Ability to work as part of multidisciplinary team
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Excellent IT skills
Essential criteria
- Committed to delivering high standards of care and work
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to relate confidently and professionally with members of the public and staff
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
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To work as a housekeeper in the UK, you should possess a variety of skills and qualities that will help you perform your duties effectively. Here are some essential skills and attributes needed for the role:
1. Attention to Detail: Being thorough in cleaning and organizing is crucial, as even small oversights can affect the quality of work.
2. Time Management: Housekeepers often have multiple tasks to complete in a limited time, so effective organization and prioritization are important.
3. Physical Stamina: The job can be physically demanding, requiring lifting, bending, and being on your feet for extended periods.
4. Cleaning Skills: Knowledge of cleaning techniques, products, and equipment is vital. This includes understanding how to clean different surfaces and materials effectively.
5. Organizational Skills: Housekeepers need to maintain order and cleanliness in various spaces, so being organized helps in planning and executing tasks efficiently.
6. Communication Skills: Good communication is important for understanding client needs, reporting issues, and possibly working with other staff.
7. Discretion and Trustworthiness: Housekeepers often work in private homes or sensitive environments, making it essential to respect privacy and maintain confidentiality.
8. Basic Food Safety: If involved with kitchen cleaning or meal preparation, basic knowledge of food hygiene standards is beneficial.
9. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to troubleshoot and find solutions to issues that may arise during the cleaning process.
10. Flexibility: Being adaptable to varying schedules and undertaking different tasks as needed is often required.
11. Customer Service Orientation: Providing a pleasant environment and ensuring client satisfaction is key, especially in roles that involve direct interaction with homeowners or guests.
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