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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

7d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
    Facilities Management
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You should have experience in a similar role, excellent communication skills, IT proficiency, and the ability to maintain cleanliness, stock levels, and compliance with training.
  • You will maintain cleanliness, replenish stock, communicate with patients, ensure equipment testing, keep records, manage daily surveys, and uphold mandatory training and safety practices.

Requirements

  • Educated to a high standard, you might already have some experience in a similar role.
  • You must be able to empathise with and consider patients as you go about your duties, you will have an organised and positive approach to ensure the tasks at hand are carried out in a timely, effective manner.
  • Able to cope well under pressure, you will utilise excellent communication and team skills.
  • Maintaining/replenishing of stock levels both on the unit and in storeroom
  • Housekeeping of the unit-ensuring its tidy and clean and organized.
  • Maintaining testing of equipment on the unit i.e liaising with EBME
  • Good record keeping (both of equipment and other housekeeper tasks)
  • Offering of refreshments to patients.
  • Good communication between patients and staff.
  • Ensuring completion of WM2M & FFT surveys on a daily basis.
  • Good IT skills as due to HIVE implementation
  • Knowledge around the different systems online to access/report jobs(i.e estates, IT issues etc)
  • Maintain 100% compliance with mandatory training
  • Promote a safe working environment and participate in Moving and handling, food hygiene, waste management and fire safety practice

Responsibilities

  • Maintaining/replenishing of stock levels both on the unit and in storeroom
  • Housekeeping of the unit-ensuring its tidy and clean and organized.
  • Maintaining testing of equipment on the unit i.e liaising with EBME
  • Good record keeping (both of equipment and other housekeeper tasks)
  • Offering of refreshments to patients.
  • Good communication between patients and staff.
  • Ensuring completion of WM2M & FFT surveys on a daily basis.
  • Good IT skills as due to HIVE implementation
  • Knowledge around the different systems online to access/report jobs(i.e estates, IT issues etc)
  • Maintain 100% compliance with mandatory training
  • Promote a safe working environment and participate in Moving and handling, food hygiene, waste management and fire safety practice

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Housekeeper position?

The Housekeeper position requires working 37.5 hours per week over 5 days, between Monday and Friday.

What responsibilities will the Housekeeper have?

The Housekeeper will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization in the clinical environment, ensuring medical equipment is clean and well-maintained, ordering supplies, assisting with patient feedback surveys, and participating in continuous quality improvement efforts, among other tasks.

Is previous experience required for this role?

While previous experience in a similar role is beneficial, it is not strictly required. Candidates should be educated to a high standard and possess a positive and organized approach to their duties.

What skills are essential for this position?

Excellent computer skills, good communication, and teamwork skills are essential for the Housekeeper position, along with the ability to empathize with patients and cope well under pressure.

Will the Housekeeper be involved in patient interactions?

Yes, the Housekeeper will be responsible for offering refreshments to patients and ensuring good communication between patients and staff.

What type of training is required for this role?

The Housekeeper must maintain 100% compliance with mandatory training, which includes areas such as moving and handling, food hygiene, waste management, and fire safety practices.

Who can I contact for further details about the job?

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, you can contact Jennifer Lees, the ward manager, at jennifer.lees@mft.nhs.uk or by telephone at 0161 918 4234.

What is the hiring organization for this role?

The hiring organization is MFT, which is England’s largest NHS Trust, bringing together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond.

Is there an emphasis on sustainability in the organization?

Yes, MFT is excited to be implementing a new Green Plan that outlines how the organization will contribute to making healthcare more sustainable.

Are there opportunities for career development within MFT?

Yes, MFT is committed to providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff. We are responsible for running a family of nine hospitals across six separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services. We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialised services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology Cancer, Paediatrics, Women’s Services, Ophthalmology and Genomic Medicine.