# Housekeeper

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

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- **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/housekeeper/efda4133-ef87-481d-9f7d-4ae4b97aa33c.md

## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
- **Location:** The Princess Royal Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Housekeeper
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £25,272 per annum/pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part time - 21.75 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-15T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-01T08:10:47.872Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Shropshire/Telford/The_Shrewsbury_Telford_Hospital_NHS_Trust/House_Keeper/House_Keeper-v8159054
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8159054?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.sath.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 2 Housekeeper to join Ward 38 at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

The role of the Housekeeper will be to ensure that all consumables are ordered, stored and available for all staff within all areas of the ward.The role will require the individual to support with assisting staff with cleaning the patient’s environment. The role requires the individual to be competent with computers, ordering processes and some administrative duties.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills and demonstrate a commitment to enhancing patient experiences. We seek individuals who are compassionate and capable of delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a challenging environment.

### Main duties of the job

- 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.
- The post holder will provide non-clinical support to the ward team carrying out tasks assigned to the individual under the supervision of nurses.
- The essence of the role is to assist in maintaining as safe and clean working environment for patients and staff, to support the nutritional needs of patients by supporting the ordering and delivery of catering supplies and meals, and to ensure that stocks and supplies are kept at adequate levels within the ward environment.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

### 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.

## Person Specification

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Worked to an educational standard that demonstrates an understanding of literacy and numeracy

**Desirable**

- GCSEs Maths and English at grades 9-1 or equivalent qualifications or experience

### Experience, Knowledge and Skill

**Essential**

- Previous experience in service industry
- Computer skills
- Ability to communicate effectively – face to face /telephone, non verbal and written communication skills
- Awareness of the need to respond flexibly to the changing needs of the service
- Able to handle light loads e.g. stock deliveries.
- Assist in the transfer of patients and equipment.

**Desirable**

- To have a basic knowledge of a hospital environment and infection control
- Experience in NHS work
- Knowledge of Oracle ordering system

## Documents

- [job pack (pdf, 654.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10459588)
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