Housekeepers - New Modular Wards (Shrewsbury) | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking enthusiastic Housekeepers for full-time or part-time roles at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Successful candidates will assist in maintaining a clean environment, manage stock levels, and support patient transfers. Previous healthcare experience is a plus, and applicants are expected to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. Join a motivated team committed to high-quality patient care. Applications close on September 22, 2025.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a health care setting is desirable.
• Commitment to developing skills to support the nursing team.
• Ability to maintain stock levels and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
• Ensure adequate stocks of consumables are maintained.
• Assist in the transfer of patients and equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen to recruit multiple Housekeepers on a full time and/or part time basis to work on 2 new modular wards at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Ward 38 & 39 will be equipped to care for 28 Gastroenterology & Colorectal inpatients each.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements / Qualifications

Enthusiastic and hard-working; previous experience in a health care setting is 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. Excellent interpersonal skills required to liaise with patients and staff, both face to face and over the phone. You will be required to maintain stock levels and participate in ordering of stock. You will also be required to maintain a high level of cleanliness within the ward.

Interview details

Interviews for these positions will be held in person, on site at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital as part of our recruitment event on Saturday 4 October 2025. There will be no option of a digital/electronic interview.

About the employer

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is a large acute hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Shropshire and Mid Wales. We would like to invite you to join our motivated and friendly team who are committed to providing a high quality, patient centred service. 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.

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

This advert closes on Monday 22 Sep 2025