Housekeeper - Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper for the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit. The role includes maintaining cleanliness, stock orders, and assisting in meal preparation, contributing to high-quality patient care. A previous service industry background and knowledge of NHS procedures are advantageous, along with effective communication skills. Staff enjoy dedicated training and generous leave.

Benefits

Dedicated training

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the service industry.
• Experience in the NHS is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of a hospital environment and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ordering non-clinical supplies and maintaining cleanliness.
• Prepare meals and ensure kitchen areas are clean.
• Report any maintenance faults to the Ward Manager.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE's (Grade 9-4 or equivalent) including Maths and English

Tools

Oracle ordering system

Job description

Go back The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Housekeeper - Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)

The closing date is 24 June 2025

Are you an energetic, motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a dedicated team? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) 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.

About us

SDEC at Shrewsbury hospital is a very busy, friendly unit. All patients selected via the triage system will pass through SDEC resulting in the area being very busy. 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.

Job 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 NHS
• To have a basic knowledge of a hospital environment and infection control
• Knowledge of Oracle ordering system

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively - face to face /telephone, nonverbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust