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Housekeeper
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent: multiple posts available
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (To cover daytime shifts only, 7 days per week, including bank holidays between 8am & 6pm)
Job ref
223-HMW-677
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£24,465 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/09/2025 23:59

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Housekeepers - New Modular Wards (Shrewsbury)

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen to recruit multiple Housekeepers on a full time and/or part time basis to work on 2 new modular wards at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Ward 38 & 39 will be equipped to care for 28 Gastroenterology & Colorectal inpatients each.

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, hard-working housekeepers who will work as an integral part of the team ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment at all times.

You will need excellent interpersonal skills, as you will be liaising with and helping patients throughout the working day.  You will also be required to communicate with all levels of staff both face to face and over the phone.

The post holder will be required to maintain stock levels and participate in the ordering of stock.  You will also be required to maintain a high level of cleanliness within the ward.

Applicants with previous experience in a health care setting are desirable, however you will need to demonstrate commitment to developing yourself to support the nursing team in caring for patients and ensuring the patient experience is positive.       

Main duties of the job

To assist in the smooth running of the ward by promoting a clean and healthy environment. 

 

To be responsible for ensuring adequate stocks of consumables are maintained to meet service requirements and that all equipment within the department is clean and in good working order. 

 

To assist in the transfer of patients and equipment. 

 

Working for our organisation

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute  hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Shropshire and Mid Wales

We would like to invite you to join our motivated and friendly team who are committed to providing a high quality, patient centred service. 

As an organisation we strive to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision (“To provide excellent care for the communities we serve”) and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most – our patients and their families.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Worked to an educational standard that demonstrates an understanding of literacy and numeracy (GCSE grades 9 - 4 or equivalent)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience in service industry
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in NHS work

Knowledge and skills

Essential criteria
  • Computer skills
Desirable criteria
  • To have a basic knowledge of a hospital environment and infection control
  • Knowledge of Oracle ordering system

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Roxan Gurian
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743261000
Additional information

Please call Roxy on 01743 261000 Ext 3706 for more information

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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