Housekeeper - Ward 7

Integrated Care System; Telford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A local health service provider in Telford is seeking enthusiastic and hardworking Housekeepers for ward 7. This part-time role involves maintaining cleanliness, communicating effectively with patients and staff, and managing stock levels. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, experience in cleaning, and a commitment to supporting patient care.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in cleaning duties and use of chemicals and equipment is essential.
• Awareness of health and safety while working in a demanding environment.
• Previous experience with stock control and the use of Oracle is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
• Liaise with and help patients throughout the working day.
• Communicate with all levels of staff face to face and over the telephone.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under non-direct supervision

IT literate

Ability to work independently

Ability to prioritize workload

Education

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

Job description

Go back The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Housekeeper - Ward 7

The closing date is 14 August 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit Housekeepers at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. This position is for ward 7 PRH

We are hoping to recruit into 2 part-time position workings 7 days

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Housekeepers 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.

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Ward 7 is an Endocrine and Medical ward and the candidate requires experience in cleaning duties, the 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. This role also is a patient facing role and excellent communication skills are required.

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

Personal Qualities

• Ability to communicate effectively - face to face /telephone, non verbal and written communication skills.

Experience

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.

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