The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Housekeeper - Emergency Department

The closing date is 25 August 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to recruit a Housekeeper to work within the Emergency Department at The Princess Royal Hospital.

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, hardworking, Housekeeper who will work as an integral part of the team ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment at all times.

Applicants must have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to work under non-direct supervision, prioritising your own workload. It is necessary to have a flexible approach within this role and be able to respond appropriately to the demands of an ever changing workload.

You will need excellent interpersonal skills, as you will be liaising with and helping patients throughout the working day. You will also be required to communicate with all levels of staff both face to face and over the telephone.

The post holder will be expected to take ownership of the stock levels within the department, to include ordering of stock. You will also be required to maintain a high level of cleanliness within the department.

Main duties of the job

Recent experience in cleaning duties and use of chemicals and equipment is essential along with an awareness of health and safety as you will be working in a demanding environment. You are also required to be IT literate. Previous experience with stock control is desirable.

About us

The department is fast pace and exciting to work in as it as gone under vast improvement over the last few years with an increase in foot fold.

Applicants with previous experience in a health care setting are desirable, however, you will need to demonstrate commitment to developing yourself to support the nursing team in caring for patients and ensuring the patient experience is positive.

Date posted

11 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

223-HOK-568-A

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Grange

Telford

TF1 6TF

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

Personal Qualities

Essential

Good Communication and Organisational Skills

Experience

Essential

Ability to work independently as well as in a team
Ability to prioritise and manage own workload

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Personal Qualities

Essential

Good Communication and Organisational Skills

Experience

Essential

Ability to work independently as well as in a team
Ability to prioritise and manage own workload

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

The Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Grange

Telford

TF1 6TF

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

The Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Grange

Telford

TF1 6TF

Employer's website

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