# Housekeeper - Emergency Department > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/housekeeper-emergency-department/5634028e-d887-40f6-a62c-59bc35266da1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/housekeeper-emergency-department/5634028e-d887-40f6-a62c-59bc35266da1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Crewe - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £24,625 - £25,674 per annum, pro rota - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 9 hours per week (Monday to Friday) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-15T18:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-02T15:31:11.058Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cheshire/Crewe/Mid_Cheshire_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Emergency_Care/Emergency_Care-v7987590 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7987590?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mcht.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An opportunity has arisen for a housekeeper in ED  within the emergency 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! ### Detailed job description and main 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 and comfortable 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 with other 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 Standards Cleaning  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 Details An opportunity has arisen for a housekeeper in ED within the emergency 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. ## Job Description 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! ## 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 and comfortable 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 with other 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 Standards Cleaning  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 ### 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 ### 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 ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 568.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10367094) - [recruitment process & timescales (pdf, 240.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1885) - [dbs checks and ex-offender guidance (pdf, 146.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1887) - [guide to completing the application (pdf, 518.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1884) ## 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.