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Housekeeper
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 23.5 hours per week (7 day working including weekends and bank holidays)
Job ref
223-HKT-931
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford
Town
Telford
Salary
£24,465 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/12/2025 23:59

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Housekeeper - Ward 17

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Housekeeper at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.  This position is for Ward 17 respiratory.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Housekeeper, who will work as an integral part of the ward team ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment at all times.

Applicants must have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to work under non-direct supervision, prioritising your own workload.  It is necessary to have a flexible approach within this role and be able to respond appropriately to the demands of an ever changing workload.

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 telephone.

Recent experience in cleaning duties and use of chemicals and equipment is essential along with an awareness of health and safety as you will be working in a demanding environment. You are also required to be IT literate.  Previous experience with stock control and the use of Oracle is desirable.

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

The post holder will be expected to take ownership of the stock levels within the department, to include ordering of stock.  

You will also be required to maintain a high level of cleanliness within the department.

Working for our organisation

As a Trust, we are passionate about helping our staff to achieve their career aspirations, and can offer a variety of learning and development opportunities to support your continued professional development. Working with the Transforming Care Institute we can also offer in-house training such as degree/master modules, secondments and acting up opportunities.

We are an organisation that strives 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
  • GCSE's (Grade 9- 4 or equivalent) including Maths and English

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience in service industry
  • Computer skills
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in NHS work
  • To have a basic knowledge of a hospital environment and infection control
  • Knowledge of Oracle ordering system

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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
Michelle Edgar
Job title
Ward Manager 17
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01952 641222
Additional information

Ext 4918

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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