The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Environmental Support Worker

The closing date is 02 September 2025

Job summary

The position of Environmental Support Worker is a versatile, multi-skilled role designed to provide essential portering and cleaning services within our renal unit at our Community Diagnostic Centre, Hollinswood House in Telford.

Qualifications and Training

No formal qualifications are required for this role; comprehensive training will be given.

Main duties of the job

To assist patients to and from Renal Department.

To collect clinical, general and offensive waste from all areas and oversee its disposal safely using appropriate clinical and other waste containers.

To collect dirty linen and general refuse from all areas, and disposal cupboards and dispose of in the compactor located in the loading bay area. Dirty linen to be loaded into linen cages and placed on the loading bay awaiting collection.

About us

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Date posted

19 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-ESW-503

Job locations

Hollinswood house

Telford

TF3 3BD

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

Experience

Essential

experience of working within a care sector or similar back ground

Skills

Essential

Ability to follow simple instructions with supervision
Ability to organise work and operate within a system
Ability to work on own initiative

Desirable

NVQ LEVEL 1 ( or equivalent)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

experience of working within a care sector or similar back ground

Skills

Essential

Ability to follow simple instructions with supervision
Ability to organise work and operate within a system
Ability to work on own initiative

Desirable

NVQ LEVEL 1 ( or equivalent)

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

Hollinswood house

Telford

TF3 3BD

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

Hollinswood house

Telford

TF3 3BD

Employer's website

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