Housekeeper in Manchester inManchester PUBLISHED FRI 18 APR 2025 Jump to job information section
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This is an exciting new role within Manchester Clinical Research facility , Wythenshawe hospital which you will allow you to work closely with the team to ensure a safe, clean and organised clinical environment.
You will take responsibility for ensuring that all medical equipment is clean and well maintained. You will ensure and maintain safe stock levels on the unit . You will assist with ensuring a safe clean environment and the ordering and provision of food . You will be responsible for assisting with the patient experience tracker and obtaining feedback from patients and their families with the Friends and Family Test (FFT). You will assist the team in continuous quality improvement work.
You will have an organised and positive approach to ensure the tasks at hand are carried out in a timely, effective manner and maintain the environmental database. Able to cope well under pressure, you will utilise excellent communication and team skills.
The Right Candidate Will
To provide support to the patient and the team in order to deliver a more timely and efficient service as part of the pathway for patients undertaking research in the facility.
The main elements of the role include catering, 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 the team , 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 be always respected.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Oluwakemi Normansell Job title: Ward Manager Email address: Telephone number:
To call in for a chat ask for Shilpa Pushpan,
You will take responsibility for ensuring that all medical equipment is clean and well maintained. You will ensure and maintain safe stock levels on the unit . You will assist with ensuring a safe clean environment and the ordering and provision of food . You will be responsible for assisting with the patient experience tracker and obtaining feedback from patients and their families with the Friends and Family Test (FFT). You will assist the team in continuous quality improvement work.
You will have an organised and positive approach to ensure the tasks at hand are carried out in a timely, effective manner and maintain the environmental database. Able to cope well under pressure, you will utilise excellent communication and team skills.
The Right Candidate Will
- have ability to use own initiative and closely with the team.
- Be able to work as part of a team
- Able to work under indirect supervision
- Ability to plan and prioritise time & workload
To provide support to the patient and the team in order to deliver a more timely and efficient service as part of the pathway for patients undertaking research in the facility.
The main elements of the role include catering, 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 the team , 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 be always respected.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Oluwakemi Normansell Job title: Ward Manager Email address: Telephone number:
To call in for a chat ask for Shilpa Pushpan,
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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.
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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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