Housekeeper - Ward 7

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A National Health Service provider in Telford is seeking enthusiastic Housekeepers to ensure a clean and safe environment in ward 7. Candidates should have strong communication skills, recent cleaning experience, and be IT literate. This part-time role involves working closely with patients and staff, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring health and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in cleaning duties.
• Experience in use of chemicals and equipment.
• Awareness of health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Liaise with and help patients throughout the working day.
• Take ownership of stock levels within the department.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under non-direct supervision

Flexible approach

IT literate

Job description

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.

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.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tracey Parrish Job title: Ward Manager (Ward 7) Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01952 641222

To contact directly please call 01952 641222 extension 4467