Housekeeper
The closing date is 08 August 2025
Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Housekeeper, on a part time/full time basis to provide non-clinical support to the critical care team, carrying out tasks assigned to the individual.
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 critical care department by promoting a clean and healthy environment.
- To share responsibility for ensuring adequate stocks of consumables are ordered and 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 Princess Royal Hospital and Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Critical Care units are busy, hard working environments.
The successful applicant will become part of a professional,very friendly, caring team.
Details
Date posted
24 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
223-HKR-536
Job locations
The Princess Royal Hospital & the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Apley Castle
Telford
TF1 5TB
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Princess Royal Hospital & the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Apley Castle
Telford
TF1 5TB
Employer's website
http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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