Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a housekeeper on the Labour Ward, within the Womens and Childrens care division, We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individual. You will need to be innovative and adaptable, and be a positive member of our busy team. Be flexible and able to work within other area's if needed. The position involves ensuring that the cleaning, catering, laundry, supplies and maintenance levels are sufficient in the clinical area to meet the needs of the patient, The role also consists of liaising with patients relatives and multi disciplinary teams across the trust so communication and good I.T skills are a must. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will posses Ability to communicate on all levels and work as a team Excellent organization and co-ordinating skills Be able to work independently and prioritise work adhere to trust values and behaviours If you feel ready for a challenge this could be the job for you About us Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe andeffective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which managesLeighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst IntermediateCare Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became aFoundation Trust in April 2008. We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with arange of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies,and children's health. The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a uniquelocal health partnership that provides a range of community services for people acrossSouth Cheshire and Vale Royal. During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its Be Safe Be EquiPPEd campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues. Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rota Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 412-W&C-6979030 Job locations Leighton Hospital Middlewhich RD Crewe CW1 4QJ Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team. He/she will be responsible for the coordination of all patient non clinical facilities/services in the ward area and for ensuring a clean, safe andcomfortable environment.The main elements of the role are, ensuring the delivery of cleaning, catering, linen, minor maintenance, equipment maintenance, health and safety, supplies, infection control, customer care, together withother specified tasks to meet patient needs, as agreed with the ward manager/matron.The post holder will be required to work closely with contractors and support services. He/she will monitor quality standards and arrange for deficiencies to be rectified.SERVICE DELIVERY-11 StandardsCleaning To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards in the department To ensure staff carry out cleaning tasks. To carry out spot cleaning to ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently. To ensure general and specialist medical equipment is cleaned as per cleaning policy. To ensure the department is safe and tidy at all times. To identify any problems with cleanliness and report to the Divisional Supervisor. To ensure specialist cleaning of surfaces and furnishings. To ensure isolation nursing areas are cleaned appropriately.Catering To ensure that light refreshments are available for patients if required. To prepare and serve hot/cold snacks (e.g., toast) as requested To assist nursing staff with hot/cold beverages including appropriate trolley/equipment. To ensure all food and beverages are served in a timely manner. To ensure a pleasant environment for patients is maintained at all times. To take responsibility for the ward/department kitchen, ensuring it is clean at all times. To ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly as per policy To co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise.Linen Ensure there is enough clean linen in the department. Communicate with linen services as the need arises to resolve any problem. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team. He/she will be responsible for the coordination of all patient non clinical facilities/services in the ward area and for ensuring a clean, safe andcomfortable environment.The main elements of the role are, ensuring the delivery of cleaning, catering, linen, minor maintenance, equipment maintenance, health and safety, supplies, infection control, customer care, together withother specified tasks to meet patient needs, as agreed with the ward manager/matron.The post holder will be required to work closely with contractors and support services. He/she will monitor quality standards and arrange for deficiencies to be rectified.SERVICE DELIVERY-11 StandardsCleaning To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards in the department To ensure staff carry out cleaning tasks. To carry out spot cleaning to ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently. To ensure general and specialist medical equipment is cleaned as per cleaning policy. To ensure the department is safe and tidy at all times. To identify any problems with cleanliness and report to the Divisional Supervisor. To ensure specialist cleaning of surfaces and furnishings. To ensure isolation nursing areas are cleaned appropriately.Catering To ensure that light refreshments are available for patients if required. To prepare and serve hot/cold snacks (e.g., toast) as requested To assist nursing staff with hot/cold beverages including appropriate trolley/equipment. To ensure all food and beverages are served in a timely manner. To ensure a pleasant environment for patients is maintained at all times. To take responsibility for the ward/department kitchen, ensuring it is clean at all times. To ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly as per policy To co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise.Linen Ensure there is enough clean linen in the department. Communicate with linen services as the need arises to resolve any problem. Person Specification Knowledge/previouse experience Essential good general education experience dealing directly with the public Desirable NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience in housekeeping/customer care role working knowledge of products, chemicals and equipment Skills Essential communication skills ability to solve problems and make decision under pressure Computer literate values Essential commitment to quality and safety Recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues. A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes Person Specification Knowledge/previouse experience Essential good general education experience dealing directly with the public Desirable NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience in housekeeping/customer care role working knowledge of products, chemicals and equipment Skills Essential communication skills ability to solve problems and make decision under pressure Computer literate values Essential commitment to quality and safety Recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues. A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Leighton Hospital Middlewhich RD Crewe CW1 4QJ Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)