Housekeeper - Theatres

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

Job summary

A local healthcare organization is looking for a Housekeeper to provide non-clinical support to the theatre team, ensuring a safe and clean environment for patients and staff. The ideal candidate should have GCSEs in English and Maths, experience in cleaning duties, and IT literacy in Microsoft packages. This role requires effective communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a service industry, including cleaning duties.
• Basic knowledge of a hospital environment and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the smooth running of the Theatre department.
• Ensure adequate stocks of consumables are maintained.
• Assist in the transfer of patients and equipment.

Skills

Cleaning duties

Effective communication

IT literacy

Stock control

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 9 - 4

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

We are looking to appoint a Housekeeper, on either a part time or full time basis to provide non-clinical support to the theatre team, carrying out tasks assigned to the individual under the supervision of Team Leaders and Theatre Practitioners.

Along with your GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent), you should have previous experience within a service industry including cleaning duties and use of chemicals and equipment.

The essence of the role is to assist in maintaining a safe and clean working environment for patients and staff and to ensure that stocks and supplies are kept at adequate levels within the department, therefore IT literacy with knowledge of Microsoft packages such as Word, Outlook and Excel is essential.

The post holder will attend necessary meetings, feeding back relevant information, action within own scope and share responsibilities with Senior staff to enable them to delegate to the appropriate person therefore effective communication skills, both face to face and written will be required.

Responsibilities

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

About us

As an organisation we strive to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision "To provide excellent care for the communities we serve" and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most - our patients and their families.

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Theatre's department is a very busy, hard working environment.

The successful applicant will become part of a professional,very friendly, caring team.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

• Maths and English GCSE grades 9 - 4 or A - C

Knowledge

• IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft packages such as Word, Outlook and Excel
• To have a basic knowledge of a hospital environment and infection control
• Knowledge of Oracle ordering system
• Experience of stock control

Work Experience

• Previous experience in service industry
• Previous experience in cleaning duties and use of chemicals and equipment
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Experience of stock control

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