Job overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen at the Oldham Kidney Care Centre within the Northern Care Alliance.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Housekeeper to provide efficient support.
The post provides an exciting challenge to the successful candidate and gives the opportunity to play a key role in supporting the needs of the Renal Dialysis team.
You should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise across multi agencies and multi-disciplinary departments.
Experience of working with the general public is essential.
The ability to work independently and adapt to an environment of changing priorities is an essential component to consistently facilitate a patient focused approached.
If you relate to the above qualities and are looking for a new challenge within a busy yet friendly environment, then we’d like to invite you to join our team and be a part of our journey to success We strongly recommend an informal chat and/or visit.
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship
Main duties of the job
- 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 stocking up, maintenance of equipment, ordering and maintaining stores also including general housekeeping of the store room and district nursing base.
- It is essential that you are able to 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication (written and verbal skills)
- Able to communicate complex and sensitive information
- Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Can demonstrate assertiveness, tact and diplomacy appropriately
Desirable
- UK Driving licence
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This advert is for Housekeeper - Renal Unit with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Jun 2026.
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