Housekeeper - Theatres
The closing date is 24 June 2025
Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Housekeeper, on either a part time or full time basis to provide non-clinical support to the theatre team, carrying out tasks assigned to the individual under the supervision of Team Leaders and Theatre Practitioners.
Along with your GCSE's in English and Maths at Grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent), you should have previous experience within a service industry including cleaning duties and use of chemicals and equipment.
The essence of the role is to assist in maintaining a safe and clean working environment for patients and staff and to ensure that stocks and supplies are kept at adequate levels within the department, therefore IT literacy with knowledge of Microsoft packages such as Word, Outlook and Excel is essential.
The post holder will attend necessary meetings, feeding back relevant information, action within own scope and share responsibilities with Senior staff to enable them to delegate to the appropriate person therefore effective communication skills, both face to face and written will be required.
Main duties of the job
- To assist in the smooth running of the Theatre department by promoting a clean and healthy environment.
- To share responsibility for ensuring adequate stocks of consumables are maintained to meet service requirements and that all equipment within the department are clean and in good working order.
- To assist in the transfer of patients and equipment.
About us
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.
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Theatre's department is a very busy, hard working environment.
The successful applicant will become part of a professional,very friendly, caring team.
Details
Date posted
17 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year per annum/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
223-HKR-432
Job locations
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8QX
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8QX
Employer's website
http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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