Housekeeper - Trauma & Orthopaedics

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

The closing date is 02 May 2024

Job summary

We are looking for a Housekeeper to join our Musculoskeletal (MSK) Centre at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

The Trauma and Orthopaedic ward is a very busy department and the successful candidate must have excellent communication skills in order to successfully provide assistance 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 assist 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.
Help with patient communication.
Liaise with Senior Housekeeper.
Support other members of directorate Housekeeper team.

About us

We are a 24 bedded Trauma and Orthopaedic ward based on Ward 32 T&O. We also have a small assessment area that can cater for up to 6 additional patients. 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.

Date posted

18 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

223-HKP-174

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

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.