Housekeeper

Job summary
Band 2 Housekeeper (3 Month Fixed Term) OCCU (Oncology Critical Care Unit) 37.5 hours An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the OCCU (Oncology Critical Care Unit) Team as a Housekeeper. We are looking for a Housekeeper to assist with co-ordination of all facilities making sure that we have a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Monitoring all cleaning equipment within the department to ensure compliance with agreed standards, policies, and procedures, including specialist equipment used within procedure rooms.
• Accurately documenting all inspections and checks carried out, highlighting any areas of concern and recording the actions taken.
• Undertaking weekly environmental and cleanliness audits alongside the Domestic Supervisor, ensuring any identified remedial actions are implemented promptly.
• Maintaining adequate stock levels to meet the needs of patients and staff, including ordering supplies online, reporting shortages, and keeping accurate records.
• Managing the Estates call log, ensuring all maintenance issues and defects are reported, logged, tracked, and resolved appropriately.
• Ensuring the clinical, working, and visitor environments are clean, tidy, well-presented, and appropriately stocked at all times.
• Supporting patients with their dietary requirements and ensuring their needs are met in a timely and compassionate manner.

We are seeking a motivated and reliable individual with excellent communication and organisational skills. The ideal candidate will be hardworking, dedicated, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. The post holder must demonstrate flexibility, a methodical approach to work, and the ability to remain resilient and effective when working under pressure.

About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £25,272 a year Pro rata Per Annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 3 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 413-110112-CSSS-LM
Location: Oncology Critical Care Unit - E00332, Manchester, M20 4BX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Clinical Support:
To answer queries promptly and courteously, taking appropriate actions according to the mode of enquiry or the information required. To inform or refer enquiries or problems to the relevant qualified staff where appropriate. When necessary initiate and assist with basic cardio-pulmonary resuscitation procedure. At the delegation of the Registered Nurse transfer the patient/client from one care area to another, i.e. reception to clinic area or discharge lounge/ other ward. Provide assistance in mobilising patients from trollies, wheelchairs and toilets. Welcome and orientate patients, visitors and others to the department and ensure that all communications result in effective customer care. To prepare and serve snacks and beverages to patients as appropriate in line with trust hygiene and food handling policy.

Environment Support:
Check and record fridge temperatures daily. To ensure the Unit area is clean and tidy with particular responsibility for clean and dirty utility rooms, storeroom, linen store. To check the Units linen provision and ensure sufficient supply for daily procedures. To clean, return to store and daily co-ordinate maintenance/repair of clinical and non-clinical equipment e.g. infusion pumps as specified. To strip, clean, remake trolleys and clean patient area upon patient discharge. To collect full bags of soiled linen and move to collection points. To receive and check stores and other supplies and put them away in appropriate storage places. To order stock / non stock items as instructed by Senior Sister. To ensure blinds, curtains and soft furnishings are maintained and to co-ordinate cleaning and re-hanging. To undertake cleaning duties in accordance with the schedules and procedures of the OCCU including cleaning of mirrors, pictures, lockers, tables, lights, lampshades, trollies, surfaces. Clean under trolley chairs weekly and after patient discharge. Ensure hand-washing equipment soap, paper towels, alcohol hand gel available at all sinks. To undertake domestic duties e.g. removal of clinical and household refuse, dishwashing and any other duties, which are appropriate to maintain a high standard of cleanliness in conjunction with the existing domestic service. To record and action requests for basic/minor maintenance e.g. light bulbs, blocked sinks etc and to monitor their completion. To check fixtures/fittings weekly and report for maintenance. If no action after two weeks then report to Senior sister/Unit Manager. To ensure kitchen is kept clean at all times and ensure good stock rotation system is in operation for dry goods and provisions. To ensure items of equipment are labelled and sent to store room when out of use. To undertake weekly cleaning of Unit equipment/environment as per disinfection/cleaning policy including drip stands / suction points etc. To ensure diet sheet is completed and ready for collection by catering staff. To monitor standard of cleanliness on the OCCU daily, liaising with domestic service and Nurse in charge. To have an overall awareness of the OCCU environment, including general safety aspects e.g. free access to fire exits, alarm bells, patient radios etc.

Administration:
Assist in preparing patients notes, relevant charts, nursing documentation and identity bracelets prior to discharge. Undertake clerical duties as directed by the Registered Nurse in relation to all verbal and written communications, ensuring messages and communications are passed to other team members, storage and retrieval of such information. To co-ordinate ordering of stationery and other goods.

Professional:
Demonstrate respect for the individual patient, ensuring religious, cultural and social needs are considered at all times and acknowledge their individual rights. In all situations ensure consideration is made to the patients cultural background. Recognise and report abusive behaviour to an appropriate member of staff. Document same. Contribute to effective team working, by being fully involved, committed and participative to achieving full potential. The post holder is responsible for taking reasonable care with regard to him/her, as well as for any colleagues, patients or visitors who might be affected by any act or failure to act by the post holder in accordance with the Trusts policies on Health and Safety at Work. Develop personal awareness of others perceptions, acknowledging and changing behaviour in response to any constructive feedback. Adhere to Trust Uniform Policy at all times. Undertake all training required to perform duties effectively to the requirements of the post. Attend all Mandatory training courses. Maintain own professional portfolio in accordance with personal development plans and undertake The Christie Care Certificate.

Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential):

• Basic English and Mathematics

Experience:

• Essential: Previous experience of working in a hospital environment.
• Desirable: Previous experience of working in an acute hospital environment

Skills:

• Essential: Good communication skills
• Essential: Basic Computer Skills
• Desirable: Computer literacy an advantage
• Desirable: Knowledge of Hospital ordering systems and processes

Knowledge (Essential):

• Able to participate in own personal development

Values (Essential):

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other (Essential):

• Flexible, motivated and able to work under own initiative and with members of the MDT

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name: The Christie NHS FT
Address: Oncology Critical Care Unit - E00332, Manchester, M20 4BX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.christie.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: OCCU Manager Kerry Millington, kerry.millington2@nhs.net, 01614463481

Date posted: 26 October 2026
Closing date: 30 October 2026

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