Maternity Housekeeper | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | Tameside & Glossop NHS FT |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,272 per annum |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Ashton Under Lynne, OL6 9RW |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 22 Aug 2026 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen on the Maternity Unit for a dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated housekeeper.
Ward 27 consists of a 29 bedded inpatient ward.
The successful candidate will contribute to patient care by supporting meal ordering, maintaining stock on the ward, supporting with cleaning tasks, assisting with bed changes amongst other important tasks whilst working alongside the midwifery and neonatal clinical teams.
• Welcome patients, families and visitors to the ward in a friendly, professional and courteous manner.
· Respond promptly to call bells where appropriate, communicating patient requests and messages to the midwifery and neonatal teams.
· Support ward staff with the preparation, serving and distribution of meals and refreshments.
· Manage the storage, rotation, and replenishment of ward food supplies, ensuring stock is stored safely and used within expiry dates.
· Order non-clinical supplies as required, maintain accurate records of orders and coordinate the receipt and distribution of deliveries.
· Monitor stock levels and liaise with supplies and other departments to maintain adequate stock, escalating shortages to the Ward 27 Lead Midwife as required.
· Assist midwifery and neonatal staff with the cleaning, care and routine maintenance of ward equipment, reporting any faults or defects promptly.
· Maintain a clean, safe, tidy and welcoming ward environment in accordance with Trust standards.
· Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
· Safeguard and promote the welfare of babies, children, young people and vulnerable adults, following Trust safeguarding policies and procedures.
· Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide a high quality, patient centered service and contribute to a positive patient experience.
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Aug 2026
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