The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Housekeeper - Trauma & Orthopaedics

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Job summary

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Housekeeper to join our Musculoskeletal (MSK) Centre at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

The Trauma and Orthopaedic ward is a very busy department and the successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to successfully provide support to the team and its patients.

Along with your GCSE's in Maths and English (grade 9 - 4 or equivalent), you must have experience in a similar role. Experience of working within healthcare is desirable.

If you feel that this opportunity appeals to you, we look forward to receiving your application.

The successful candidate will be expected to support the ward with ordering stock, assisting in delivering catering to patients and ensuring the ward is clean and tidy so that the ward is a safe environment at all times.

Main duties of the job

  • Answer the telephone, relay messages accurately and welcome visitors to the ward.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality.
  • Be aware of and support individual, religious and psychological needs.
  • Liaise with other departments as requested.
  • Support patient communication.
  • Liaise with Senior Housekeeper.
  • Support other members of directorate Housekeeper team.

About us

We are a 26 bedded Trauma and Orthopaedic ward based on Ward 4. We are a busy and friendly ward caring for patients with various trauma and orthopaedic injuries. We are looking an individual who will enhance our amazing team. The role of the Housekeeper provides a 7 day service which will be shared with another member of staff.

Details

Date posted

04 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-HKT-979

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital

Telford

TF1 6TF


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English (grade 9 - 4) or equivalent

Work experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in similar role
  • Computer skills

Desirable

  • Experience in NHS work
  • To have a basic knowledge of a hospital environment and infection control
  • Knowledge of Oracle ordering system
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English (grade 9 - 4) or equivalent

Work experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in similar role
  • Computer skills

Desirable

  • Experience in NHS work
  • To have a basic knowledge of a hospital environment and infection control
  • Knowledge of Oracle ordering system

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital

Telford

TF1 6TF


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital

Telford

TF1 6TF


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Sian Silgram

sian.silgram@nhs.net

01952641222

Details

Date posted

04 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-HKT-979

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital

Telford

TF1 6TF


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