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Housekeeper
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent: Full time
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 day a week mixture long and short days)
Job ref
223-HKS-548
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Salary
£25,272 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
20/07/2026 23:59

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Housekeeper - Surgical Assessment Unit

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen to recruit a Housekeepers on a full time and/or part time basis to work on the Surgical Assessment Unit at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.  The ward is equipped to care for 38 inpatients and a very busy Surgical Assessment Area. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working housekeeper who will work as an integral part of the team ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment at all times.

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 phone.

The post holder will be required to maintain stock levels and participate in the ordering of stock.  You will also be required to maintain a high level of cleanliness within the ward.

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

  • To assist in the smooth running of the ward by promoting a clean and healthy environment.
  • To be responsible for ensuring adequate stocks of consumables are maintained to meet service requirements and that all equipment within the department is clean and in good working order.
  • To assist in the transfer of patients and equipment.  

Working for our organisation

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team —  clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising  individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a  meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

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
  • Worked to an educational standard that demonstrates an understanding of literacy and numeracy
Desirable criteria
  • GCSEs Maths and English at grades 9-1 or equivalent qualifications or experience

Knowledge and skills

Essential criteria
  • Computer skills
Desirable criteria
  • To have a basic knowledge of a hospital environment and infection control
  • Knowledge of Oracle ordering system

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience in service industry
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in NHS work

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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
Denise Bennett
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07941353147

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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