Housekeeper - Ward 22 Short Stay

Main area Housekeeper Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent HoursFull timePart time37.5 hours per week (part time hours will also be considered) Job ref 223-HKS-743 Employer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Town Shrewsbury Salary £24,465 per annum/pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 16/12/2025 23:59 Housekeeper - Ward 22 Short Stay NHS AfC: Band 2 Job overview Are you an energetic, motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a dedicated team? If so, we would love to hear from you. Ward 22 Short Stay at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital are looking to recruit a Housekeeper. The role involves ensuring the high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained. The successful applicant will be involved in stock ordering and distribution. They will be involved in the preparation of meals for those who use our service and ensuring the kitchen area on the ward is maintained in line with national and local guidelines. The ideal applicant will have IT skills to enable use of the trust Oracle ordering system. They will be punctual, reliable and able to work as part of a team. Main duties of the job The post holder is responsible for ordering non-clinical supplies, cleaning, catering, and other tasks that help to create a suitable environment to deliver high quality care in. The post holder will report to the Ward Manager with any maintenance faults or issues preventing a suitable environment being maintained. Working for our organisation Ward 22 Short Stay at The Shrewsbury Hospital is a very busy, friendly unit. It is staffed by a diverse, multi disciplinary team whose focus is always on providing the very best care for those who use our service. Staff members benefit from dedicated training and a generous holiday allowance. Detailed job description and main responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Person specification Qualifications GCSE's (Grade 9-4 or equivalent) including Maths and English Experience and Knowledge Previous experience in service industry.Experience in NHSTo have a basic knowledge of a hospital environment and infection controlKnowledge of Oracle ordering system Skills Ability to communicate effectively – face to face /telephone, nonverbal and written communication skillsAble to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team. By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation. If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider. If you require the application form in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01743 492402. In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery. Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination. Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment. Employer certification / accreditation badges 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. Name Tom Davies Job title Ward Manager Email address tom.davies11@nhs.net Telephone number 01743 261000 Additional information ext 2669 If you have problems applying, contact Address The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS TrustShrewsbury Business Park1 Douglas CourtShrewsburyShropshireSY2 6LGTelephone 01743 492402 #J-18808-Ljbffr