Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Housekeeper - Paediatric Emergency Department
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Housekeeper in Paediatric Emergency Department
The Housekeeper in the Paediatric Emergency Department at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised clinical environment within a fast-paced emergency care setting. The postholder supports high standards of infection prevention and control, ensuring clinical and non-clinical areas are clean, hygienic, and appropriately prepared for patient care at all times.
The role involves:
- Maintaining equipment cleanliness and readiness
- Managing and replenishing stock levels
- Ensuring stores are organised and well maintained
- Supporting the ordering, storage, and distribution of food and drink supplies for patients and families
- Contributing to overall patient comfort and experience
A key aspect of the role is contributing to positive patient experience outcomes, including WMTM and FFT feedback, by ensuring a welcoming, responsive, and well-maintained environment. The postholder works closely with nursing, medical, and support teams to ensure smooth operational flow within the department and safe, timely patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness across clinical and non-clinical areas in line with infection prevention and control policies
- Ensure equipment is cleaned, checked, and ready for immediate use
- Manage stock levels, including ordering, replenishment, and organisation of supplies and stores
- Support safe storage and rotation of food and drink items in line with hygiene standards
- Assist with the distribution of food and beverages to patients and families
- Ensure the department is well maintained, organised, and free from clutter or hazards
- Contribute to a positive patient and family experience, supporting FFT and WMTM feedback outcomes
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support patient flow and departmental efficiency
- Report any environmental or equipment issues promptly to ensure patient and staff safety
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About the Employer
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do.
You’ll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued at work. You can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here.
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Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You’ll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust.
Please note that this is not a role that MFT will offer sponsorship for, so you will need to ensure you have your own ongoing right to work in the UK.
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Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Sammy-Jo O'Connor
- Job title: Ward Manager
- Email address: sammy-jo.oconnor@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 0161 701 9123
David Fieldhouse
Matron for Paediatric Emergency & OPD
- Email: david.fieldhouse@mft.nhs.uk
- Tel No: 0161 701 5176
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