Housekeeper - Surgical Assessment Unit

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking candidates for a role requiring literacy, numeracy and computer skills. Applicants should have GCSEs Maths and English or equivalent, and a basic understanding of hospital settings and infection control. Prior service industry experience is valued, with NHS exposure desirable.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. The Trust is committed to equality and supporting disabled applicants with reasonable adjustments where

Qualifications

• Demonstrated literacy and numeracy ability.
• GCSEs Maths and English at grades 9-1 or equivalent qualifications or experience.
• Computer skills.
• Basic knowledge of a hospital environment and infection control.
• Knowledge of Oracle ordering system.
• Previous experience in service industry.
• Experience in NHS work.

Skills

Computer skills

Basic hospital knowledge

Infection control

Education

GCSEs Maths and English 9-1

Tools

Oracle ordering system

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

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

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.