Housekeeper - General and Colorectal Surgery

Housekeeper - General and Colorectal Surgery

The closing date is 01 January 2026

Ward G4 Contract type and hours: 28 hrs per week, including early and late shifts, long days. Will include weekend working.

We are looking for the individual that can contribute to the team, someone who has a can do attitude, cheerful and is willing to go that extra few yards to make the patient and customers experience the best it can be.

Someone who is responsible, reliable, understands what good customer service is, and will maintain good health and Safety standards.

The successful applicant will have to cope with pressure and working to strict time frames.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

Individual to support the ward with serving meals and drinks to patients on a busy ward environment throughout the day and supporting staff to monitor nutrition and hydration. Individual will be responsible to cleaning and monitor kitchen areas on the ward and making sure fridge temperatures are taken and recorded accurately. Supporting ward staff to maintain patient safety; ensuring stock ordering and replenishment.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values
- care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

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

• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)

• Awareness of food hygiene and handling policies
• Highly self-motivated
• Experience in ordering meals and liaising with kitchens
• Experience in a health care setting

• Good organisational skills and able to work independently and within a team

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.

The Royal Oldham Hospital - General and Colorectal Surgical Ward G4