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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

6d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You must manage stock, maintain cleanliness, ensure equipment testing, monitor supplies, support patients, complete surveys, have IT skills, and comply with training and safety protocols.
  • You will maintain cleanliness, manage stock levels, assist patients with refreshments, ensure food orders, complete surveys, use IT systems, and uphold safety and training compliance.

Requirements

  • Maintaining/replenishing of stock levels both on the unit and in storeroom
  • Housekeeping of the unit-ensuring its tidy and clean and organised.
  • Maintaining testing of equipment on the unit i.e liaising with MEAM
  • Good record keeping (both of equipment and other housekeeper tasks)
  • Monitoring stock levels and ordering it in a timely manner.
  • Offering of refreshments to patients.
  • Ensuring that the food order has been sent and patients receive the right order.
  • 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 organised.
  • Maintaining testing of equipment on the unit i.e liaising with MEAM
  • Good record keeping (both of equipment and other housekeeper tasks)
  • Monitoring stock levels and ordering it in a timely manner.
  • Offering of refreshments to patients.
  • Ensuring that the food order has been sent and patients receive the right order.
  • 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 this Housekeeper position?

The Housekeeper position requires working 25 hours per week over 3 days, between Monday to Saturday.

What is the primary responsibility of a Housekeeper in this role?

The primary responsibility is to ensure a safe, clean, and organized clinical environment, including maintaining medical equipment and ordering necessary supplies.

Are computer skills required for this position?

Yes, excellent computer skills are essential due to the implementation of the HIVE system and for record-keeping tasks.

Will I be interacting with patients as part of this job?

Yes, you will have good communication with patients and assist with obtaining feedback through surveys like What Matters To Me and the friend and family test.

Is prior housekeeping experience needed?

While prior experience in housekeeping is beneficial, what is most important is a committed and organized approach to the role.

What type of training will be provided?

You will receive mandatory training on various topics including moving and handling, food hygiene, waste management, and fire safety practices.

How does MFT support employee growth and development?

MFT is committed to helping employees grow by providing training, development opportunities, and a caring work environment.

Where is this Housekeeper position located?

This position is based at the Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT).

What qualities are important for a candidate in this role?

Important qualities include being empathetic, organized, able to cope well under pressure, and possessing excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Geena Roy, the Ward Manager, at geena.roy2@mft.nhs.uk or call 0161 413 7767.

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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.