Housekeeper - Ward 17

NHS; Telford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Telford is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper for Ward 17. The ideal candidate will ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients and staff. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, alongside previous cleaning experience. You will be responsible for stock management and maintaining high cleanliness standards. A commitment to supporting nursing staff is critical, along with a flexible approach to the work demands. This role offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• GCSE's (Grade 9-4 or equivalent) including Maths and English are required.
• Previous cleaning or service experience in the NHS is desirable.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in the department at all times.
• Take ownership of stock levels and ordering.
• Assist patients and communicate with staff effectively.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic knowledge of infection control

IT literacy

Education

GCSE's including Maths and English

Tools

Oracle ordering system

Job description

Go back The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Housekeeper - Ward 17

The closing date is 30 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Housekeeper at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. This position is for Ward 17 respiratory.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Housekeeper, who will work as an integral part of the ward team ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment at all times.

Applicants must have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to work under non-direct supervision, prioritising your own workload. It is necessary to have a flexible approach within this role and be able to respond appropriately to the demands of an ever changing workload.

You will need excellent interpersonal skills, as you will be liaising with and helping patients throughout the working day. You will also be required to communicate with all levels of staff both face to face and over the telephone.

Recent experience in cleaning duties and use of chemicals and equipment is essential along with an awareness of health and safety as you will be working in a demanding environment. You are also required to be IT literate. Previous experience with stock control and the use of Oracle is desirable.

Applicants with previous experience in a health care setting are desirable, however, you will need to demonstrate commitment to developing yourself to support the nursing team in caring for patients and ensuring the patient experience is positive.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to take ownership of the stock levels within the department, to include ordering of stock.

You will also be required to maintain a high level of cleanliness within the department.

About us

As a Trust, we are passionate about helping our staff to achieve their career aspirations, and can offer a variety of learning and development opportunities to support your continued professional development. Working with the Transforming Care Institute we can also offer in-house training such as degree/master modules, secondments and acting up opportunities.

We are an organisation that strives 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.

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

• Previous experience in service industry
• Experience in NHS work
• To have a basic knowledge of a hospital environment and infection control
• Knowledge of Oracle ordering system

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