Housekeeper - Critical Care Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

Employer: Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Salford, M68HD

Pay:

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours:

Disability Confident: Yes

Closing Date: 22/03/2026

About this job

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Housekeeper to provide efficient high-quality service to patients and be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities in the unit area. To support the nursing team in maintaining high standards of cleanliness of the ICU, bed areas, equipment, and storage areas. To support in the reporting and monitoring of environmental cleanliness and safety along with the monitoring of quality standards. To support the team in maintaining stock and equipment levels. The post provides an exciting challenge to the successful candidate and gives the opportunity to play a key role in supporting the needs of patients, multi-disciplinary team, and relatives. You should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise across multi agencies and multi-disciplinary departments. The ability to work independently and adapt to an environment of changing priorities is an essential component to consistently facilitate a patient focused approached. Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship. We require a well-motivated and enthusiastic individual to work as a Housekeeper within the Intensive care Unit, this role includes the undertaking of daily organisation, maintaining stock levels, audits, and cleanliness of the environment. You will be working with a fantastic and supportive team who will be happy to assist you as settle within the team. Regular feedback and one-to-one will be provided by your manager to ensure that you stay happy in your job. Duties include stores ordering, management of stock, maintenance of equipment, also including general housekeeping of the unit. It is essential that you can work in an orderly and systematic manner, possess good literacy, IT, numeracy, communication and organisational skills. You should have a caring attitude, as well as the ability to work effectively under direction as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate all patient facilities in the unit area and support the nursing team in maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the ICU, bed areas, equipment, and storage areas.
• Support reporting and monitoring of environmental cleanliness and safety and the monitoring of quality standards.
• Maintain stock and equipment levels; manage stores ordering and equipment maintenance.
• Undertake daily organisation, audits, and general housekeeping of the unit.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team and liaise across agencies with strong communication.

Qualifications and skills

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise across multi agencies and multidisciplinary departments.
• The ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities with a patient-focused approach.
• Essential literacy, IT, numeracy, communication, and organisational skills.
• Caring attitude and ability to work effectively under direction as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About the employer

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. We value care, appreciation, and inspiration, and we are committed to high standards of care and collaboration with local authorities and partners. We offer a role with purpose and flexibility, opportunities for career development, and a competitive benefits package, including annual leave and flexible working opportunities for health and wellbeing.

Learn more about us in the Candidate Information Pack. For the advertised role duties and responsibilities, please read the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents heading. More information about working at the Northern Care Alliance can be found on our careers page. This advert closes on Sunday 1 Mar 2026.

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