Main area Housekeeper Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time – 37.5 hours per week (flexible) Job ref 209-A-26-7961775
Site Macclesfield District Town Victoria Road, Macclesfield Salary £25,760 – £27,476 per annum, pro rata (subject to job matching) Salary period Yearly Closing 07/06/2026 23:59
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Job overview
** Subject to Job Matching**
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join the team within the Emergency Department as full time.
In return, you will find your contribution is valued and that you are supported through excellent management and a teamwork approach, working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team with doctors, health care assistants, physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals.
We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
We offer comprehensive learning and development support, excellent training opportunities and support to broaden your experience, knowledge, and skills as a qualified nurse. You will gain extended skills training and be able to access professional development opportunities to progress.
Main duties of the job
- Have responsibility for housekeeping duties on the ward
- Disseminate good practice to ward teams to ensure service is maintained in their absence
- Provide an efficient housekeeping service, ensuring that high standards are always maintained. Ensure that a friendly, welcoming, clean, organised, safe and comfortable working environment is provided for patients, visitors and staff
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance.
Qualifications
- Willingness to undertake and maintain mandatory training.
- Vocational Level 3
Knowledge & Skills
- Ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and courteously with a wide range of people.
- Ability to give instructions and guidance to colleagues.
- Ability to recognise issues, prioritise tasks, and take appropriate action within procedures.
- Ability to organise own workload and coordinate tasks for others.
Experience
- Experience of housekeeping or cleaning services, preferably in a healthcare or similar setting.
- Experience of supervising or coordinating staff.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control standards in healthcare settings.
- Experience of monitoring standards or completing audits or checklists.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). In order to facilitate applications from all members of the community the Trust is able to offer services including Braille Applications and Interpreting Services.
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