The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Housekeeper - Acute Medical Unit

The closing date is 19 August 2025

Job summary

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 job

The 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 us

AMU/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.

Date posted

05 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

223-HKA-593

Job locations

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE's (Grade 9- 4 or equivalent) including Maths and English

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

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

Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively - face to face /telephone, nonverbal and written communication skills
Able to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE's (Grade 9- 4 or equivalent) including Maths and English

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

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

Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively - face to face /telephone, nonverbal and written communication skills
Able to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)