# Housekeeper - Emergency Department > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Cheshire NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/housekeeper-emergency-department/4b9b7cc7-05e6-41b4-8fcc-3d13c7be63f0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/housekeeper-emergency-department/4b9b7cc7-05e6-41b4-8fcc-3d13c7be63f0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Cheshire NHS Trust - **Town:** Macclesfield - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata (subject to job matching) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (flexible) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T14:21:43.320Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cheshire/Victoria_Road_Macclesfield/East_Cheshire_NHS_Trust/Housekeeper/Housekeeper-v7961775 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7961775?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview ** Subject to Job Matching** An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join the team within the Emergency Department as full time. In return, you will find your contribution is valued and that you are supported through excellent management and a teamwork approach, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with doctors, health care assistants, physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals. Hours per week: 37.5 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 this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 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 ### Detailed job description and main 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 Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust 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). We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust. 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. We look forward to receiving your application. ## Job Details ** Subject to Job Matching** An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join the team within the Emergency Department as full time. In return, you will find your contribution is valued and that you are supported through excellent management and a teamwork approach, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with doctors, health care assistants, physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals. Hours per week: 37.5 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 this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents. ## Job Description 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. ## 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 Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust 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). We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust. 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. We look forward to receiving your application. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of housekeeping or cleaning services, preferably in a healthcare or similar setting. **Desirable** - Experience of supervising or coordinating staff. - Knowledge of infection prevention and control standards in healthcare settings. - Experience of monitoring standards or completing audits or checklists. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Willingness to undertake and maintain mandatory training. - Vocational Level 3 ### Knowledge & Skills **Essential** - Ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and courteously with a wide range of people. - Ability to give instructions and guidance to colleagues. - Ability to recognise issues, prioritise tasks, and take appropriate action within procedures. - Ability to organise own workload and coordinate tasks for others. - Ability to meet the physical demands of the role in line with health and safety requirements. ### Further Information **Essential** - Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question. ### Other Role Requirement **Essential** - Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details ## Documents - [staff benefits brochure (pdf, 878.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10243096) - [east cheshire nhs trust applicant pack (pdf, 354.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10243095) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 320.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10321650) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.