HouseKeeper | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	16 February 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£24,465 per annum (pro rata)
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	18 March 2026
Location:	Manchester, M8 5RB
Company:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7783805/349-NMGH-7783805

Summary

We are seeking a motivated and practical individual to join our team as a house keeper, supporting our staff and patients in the department

You will play a key role in supporting the high quality care alongside a nursing team dedicated to caring for patients. Maintaining a safe, clean, well stocked, friendly environment and ensuring the patients are given refreshments and support during their stay. You will receive support from a well established team and we will ensure you have the right training to enable you to meet the needs of the patients. This is an excellent opportunity to work at a centre of excellence and make a difference to the lives of the children and their families.

Being a valued part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment. Main elements to the role include catering responsibilities, cleaning, ordering of stores, re- stocking of areas and directed by the nurse in charge of the shift. The post holder will have great communication skills and be friendly with our children and families- ensuring a tidy, pleasant department which is conducive to excellent patient care ensuring privacy and dignity is respected at all times and be a welcoming member of the team when the patients arrive in the department.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe, a great place to start or grow your career. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do.
You’ll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued at work. You can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here.
You’ll find that we’re committed to helping you grow - whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community. We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we’ll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter.
Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You’ll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust.
At MFT we’re All Here For You - every step of the way. Join us today.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.   So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.  This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’.  Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. 


Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application


Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.


As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you.  This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.


Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive.  We look forward to receiving your application.


Diversity Matters


MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.  As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.  If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.



This advert closes on Monday 2 Mar 2026

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