Housekeeper - Trauma and Orthopaedics

Job Summary Subject to Job Matching. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join the team within Ward 10 as a part-time Housekeeper. In return, you will find your contribution valued and supported through excellent management and a teamwork approach, working as part of a multidisciplinary team with doctors, health‑care assistants, physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals. Hours per week: 15.00 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. Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and the role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non‑UK residents. Main duties of the job 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. 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 About us We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities. Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best. 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. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert. Job Details Date posted: 05 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 3 Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year (Subject to Job Matching) Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Part-time, Job share Reference number: 209-A-25-7663916 Job locations: Macclesfield District, General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BL Job responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trust's Careers webpage for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. 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). Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. Person Specification – Experience Experience in care setting Experience in Customer care Experience of working with the public Person Specification – Desirable Experience in Hotel services / catering Specific Job Requirements Self‑motivated Flexible Calm and confident Ability to work on own initiative Ability to work as part of a team Approachable Good personal presentation Other Role Requirements Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details Qualifications – Essential Good standard of secondary education Prepared to undertake NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) Qualifications – Desirable Food hygiene certificate Health and safety Certificate NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) level 2/3 Skills & Knowledge – Essential Organisational skills Ability to deal with potentially difficult or sensitive issues Excellent communication skills Basic understanding of Health and Safety, Manual handling, basic food hygiene and cleanliness Skills & Knowledge – Desirable IT Skills Knowledge of other departments within the Trust Basic administrative skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Employer details East Cheshire NHS Trust Macclesfield District, General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BL Employer's website https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr