Housekeeper - Acute Medical Unit

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  • Shrewsbury, Shropshire
  • £24,465 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Are you an energetic, motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a dedicated team? If so, we would love to hear from you.AMU/AMA at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital are looking to recruit a Housekeeper. The role involves ensuring the high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained. The successful applicant will be involved in stock ordering and distribution. They will be involved in the preparation of meals for those who use our service and ensuring the kitchen area on the ward is maintained in line with national and local guidelines.The ideal applicant will have IT skills to enable use of the trust Oracle ordering system. They will be punctual, reliable and able to work as part of a team.Main duties of the jobThe post holder is responsible for ordering non-clinical supplies, cleaning, catering, and other tasks that help to create a suitable environment to deliver high quality care in.The post holder will report to the Ward Manager with any maintenance faults or issues preventing a suitable environment being maintained.About usAMU/AMA at Shrewsbury hospital is a very busy, friendly unit. Patients are referred from GP/ED, resulting in the area being very busy. It is staffed by a diverse, multi disciplinary team whose focus is always on providing the very best care for those who use our service.Staff members benefit from dedicated training and a generous holiday allowance.DetailsDate posted22 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£24,465 a year per annum/pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number223-HKA-593-AJob locationsRoyal Shrewsbury HospitalMytton Oak RoadShrewsburySY3 8XQJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • GCSE's (Grade 9- 4 or equivalent) including Maths and English
Experience and KnowledgeEssential
  • Previous experience in service industry.
  • Computer skills
Desirable
  • Experience in NHS
  • To have a basic knowledge of a hospital environment and infection control
  • Knowledge of Oracle ordering system
SkillsEssential
  • Ability to communicate effectively - face to face /telephone, nonverbal and written communication skills
  • Able to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • GCSE's (Grade 9- 4 or equivalent) including Maths and English
Experience and KnowledgeEssential
  • Previous experience in service industry.
  • Computer skills
Desirable
  • Experience in NHS
  • To have a basic knowledge of a hospital environment and infection control
  • Knowledge of Oracle ordering system
SkillsEssential
  • Ability to communicate effectively - face to face /telephone, nonverbal and written communication skills
  • Able to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

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