The Christie is an internationally and nationally recognized Centre for the treatment of cancer and leading experts in cancer care, research and education, based in Manchester.
We are continuously improving and expanding services to provide the highest quality care and treatment, ever more excellent services and real patient benefits.
Our Surgical Oncology unit consists of four clinical specialties including colorectal, urology, gynae and plastic surgery.
We are looking for a well-organised, motivated, enthusiastic Band 2 to take up a fundamental role as Housekeeper within our core surgical oncology team. The Housekeeper will work with the domestic team and they will ensure a high level of cleanliness is maintained, both on the ward and in the office areas.
They will have responsibility for ensuring that the ward is kept well stocked, but within relevant budget parameters, under direction of the Ward Senior Sister. This role will also be in charge of facilitating the maintenance of equipment and reporting estate requirements on eclipse.
Please see the job description for more information. You will be required to work 30 hours spread out throughout the week – days only. (likely to be over 4 days)
It is advisable to the attend the unit prior to application to understanding the role requirements.
If you require further information or an informal visit, please contact Ward Manager Emma Dale 0161 956 1429
Working with the domestic team they will ensure a high level of cleanliness is maintained, both on the ward and in the office areas.
They will have responsibility for ensuring that the ward is kept well stocked, but within relevant budget parameters, under direction of the Ward Senior Sister.
This role will also be in charge of facilitating the maintenance of equipment and reporting estate requirements on eclipse.
You will have the training and support for this role. You will support the ward in maintaining cleanliness and stock. You will support patient’s hydration and nutrition needs and document using bedside charts. You will advocate and support the patients’ holistic needs by being a present and caring member of staff. You will support patient flow by assisting the team in transferring of patients as needed and preparing bed spaces available for the next patient.
You will be expected to complete the fundamentals of care certificate or extend learning on any pre-existing care certificates.
The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.
We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Dale Job title: Senior Sister Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 0161 446 3860
