Housekeeper

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Housekeeper for Ward 22 Short Stay at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The role emphasizes ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, supporting meal preparation, and managing stock orders. The ideal candidate will possess IT skills for using the Oracle ordering system and be a reliable team player. Staff enjoy dedicated training and a generous holiday allowance, contributing to a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Dedicated training

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Experience in stock ordering and meal preparation is preferable.
• Must be punctual, reliable, and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Order non-clinical supplies and maintain cleanliness.
• Prepare meals for patients and manage kitchen area.
• Report maintenance faults to the Ward Manager.

Skills

IT skills for Oracle ordering system

Teamwork

Punctuality

Reliability

Job description

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.