Job requirements
Essential
3 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Literacy skills in order to read instructions/guidelines/policies
- Skills
Ability to communicate with staff at all levels, members of the public and patients
- Skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Proven relevant experience of cleaning in a healthcare setting
- Experience
Knowledge of infection, prevention and control
- Experience
Knowledge of cleaning products and COSHH
- Qualifications
NVQ in Housekeeping or Industrial Cleaning
Job overview
Exciting opportunities are available for highly motivated individuals to join our Domestic Services Department and be part of a front line team enhancing patient experience by delivering high standards of cleanliness.
We have the following roles available:
2 x 30 hours per week positions available; working 8.00am-2.00pm or 6am-12.00pm with alternate weekend working.
2 x 16 hour, weekend only positions working SAT/SUN 8am-4.30pm
Full training will be given.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. We look forward to receiving your application for employment. In the event of an extremely high response to this advertisement the post will be closed early.
Main duties of the job
- The role is multi-skilled, working across Cleanliness, Catering and Portering to support hospital services.
- Staff will work shifts including early, late, night and weekend hours as part of a rota.
- Duties include cleaning hospital areas, transporting patients and equipment, and helping with food service for patients, staff and visitors.
- Team members must follow health and safety rules, infection control procedures and food hygiene standards.
- The job involves physical tasks such as lifting, moving equipment and walking long distances.
- Staff will also provide support in emergencies and assist patients, visitors and clinical teams when needed
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Facilities Assistant - Domestic Services with Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust in Telford, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Facilities assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum/pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Oct 2026.
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