
Job requirements
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience in care setting
- Experience
Experience in Customer care
- Experience
Experience of working with the public
- Qualifications
Good standard of secondary education
- Qualifications
Prepared to undertake NVQ qualification
- Knowledge & Skills
Organisational skills
- Knowledge & Skills
Ability to deal with potentially difficult or sensitive issues
- Knowledge & Skills
Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge & Skills
Basic understanding of Health and Safety, Manual handling, basic food hygiene and cleanliness
- Further Information
Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.
- Other Role Requirement
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience in Hotel services/ catering
- Qualifications
Food hygiene certificate
- Qualifications
Health and safety Certificate
- Qualifications
NVQ level 2/3
- Knowledge & Skills
IT Skills
- Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge of other departments within the Trust
- Knowledge & Skills
Basic administrative skills
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: 22.5
Please note that Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this post.
Applicants must therefore have the right to work in the UK without requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
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.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Housekeeper - Ward 9 (Subject to Job Matching) with East Cheshire NHS Trust in Macclesfield, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Housekeeper role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata (subject to job matching). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Nov 2026.
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