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Housekeeper - Surgical Assessment Unit

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ

Salary

£25,272

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

10 September 2026

10 days left

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to recruit a Housekeepers on a full time and/or part time basis to work on the Surgical Assessment Unit at The Royal Shrewsb...

  • 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.

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

Our Poppy's Promise Commitment

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

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

27 August 2026

Last checked

31 August 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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