Housekeeper - Shrewsbury Elective Surgery Hub
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
5 October 2026
5 days leftJob description
An opportunity has arisen to recruit a Housekeeper on a part time basis to work on the Elective Surgery Hub (SESH) at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. T...
- The role involves helping to keep the ward clean, tidy, and safe, including looking after equipment, beds, and supplies.
- You will support staff by preparing patient areas, giving out meals and drinks, and helping with non-clinical tasks that make patients comfortable.
- You will check stock levels, make sure items are in date, and report any problems to the nursing team.
- You will communicate well with patients, visitors, and staff, answer the phone politely, and pass on messages clearly.
- You will follow Trust policies, attend training, and work as part of the team while always acting in a professional and respectful way.
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled "Candidate Job Pack".
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
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
Knowledge and skills
Essential: - Computer skills
Desirable: - To have a basic knowledge of a hospital environment and infection control; - Knowledge of Oracle ordering system
Experience
Essential: - Previous experience in service industry
Desirable: - Experience in NHS work
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
22 September 2026
Last checked
24 September 2026
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