Pennine Care NHS FT

Housekeeper - Saxon ward

The closing date is 05 August 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen within the acute services in Tameside for a band 2 Housekeeper. Saxon suite is a 22 bed in-patient ward situated within Tameside general Hospital. The ward cares for males between the ages of 18 - 65 who are experiencing acute mental health problems. This is a vital role to support the smooth functioning of the ward and you will be part of a thriving team which is committed to providing a high level of quality care to the patients they work with.

Main duties of the job

Working as a member of the ward team you will be involved in a range of housekeeping duties, working in close liaison with the ward manager, in order to ensure that key tasks are effectively managed. This is a key role on the ward and we are looking for a motivated individual to become part of our thriving team.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Details

Date posted

22 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

311-T602-25-A

Job locations

Saxon Suite, TGH

Fountain street

Tameside

OL69RW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities of the Post:You will be engaged in a variety of duties to support the nursing staff. The following lists some of your duties. (This list is not exclusive). 1. Infection control duties in collaboration with nursing staff.2. Health and Safety. 3. Monitor the ward environment and liaise with the Ward Manager and Estates.4. Serving Patient meals.5. Implementing audit actions.

6. Ordering stock and stock rotation.

7. Making beds or assisting patients to make their beds and keep their rooms clean and tidy.

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities of the Post:You will be engaged in a variety of duties to support the nursing staff. The following lists some of your duties. (This list is not exclusive). 1. Infection control duties in collaboration with nursing staff.2. Health and Safety. 3. Monitor the ward environment and liaise with the Ward Manager and Estates.4. Serving Patient meals.5. Implementing audit actions.

6. Ordering stock and stock rotation.

7. Making beds or assisting patients to make their beds and keep their rooms clean and tidy.

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

Person Specification

Educ, Quals & Exp

Essential

  • Good standard of general education
  • Knowledge of cleanliness standards
  • Basic health and safety awareness

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working on an acute mental health ward, or previous experience working in a domestic or housekeeping role, or previous experience working as a nursing assistant.
  • Monitoring and maintaining stock ordering systems

skills and abilities

Essential

  • Good organisational skills
  • Able to work on own initiative
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Effective decision making skills
  • Effective communication skills (verbal, written and electronic)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to quickly adapt the requirements of the job according to the needs of the ward environment

Desirable

  • Basic IT skills
Person Specification

Educ, Quals & Exp

Essential

  • Good standard of general education
  • Knowledge of cleanliness standards
  • Basic health and safety awareness

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working on an acute mental health ward, or previous experience working in a domestic or housekeeping role, or previous experience working as a nursing assistant.
  • Monitoring and maintaining stock ordering systems

skills and abilities

Essential

  • Good organisational skills
  • Able to work on own initiative
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Effective decision making skills
  • Effective communication skills (verbal, written and electronic)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to quickly adapt the requirements of the job according to the needs of the ward environment

Desirable

  • Basic IT skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Saxon Suite, TGH

Fountain street

Tameside

OL69RW


Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Saxon Suite, TGH

Fountain street

Tameside

OL69RW


Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Charlotte Wilcock

01617163662

Details

Date posted

22 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

311-T602-25-A

Job locations

Saxon Suite, TGH

Fountain street

Tameside

OL69RW


Supporting documents

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