The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Housekeeper

The closing date is 18 September 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.

The Neonatal unit at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford 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, reporting items for repair and cleaning. They will be involved in the preparation of meals for our parents also ensuring the kitchen area on the ward is maintained in line with national and local guidelines.

Main duties of the job

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.

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

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of district general hospital services for nearly half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.

We are a Level 2 Local Neonatal Unit part of the West Midlands Operational Delivery Network which has 22 cots comprising of 2 intensive care cots 4 high dependency and 16 special care cots. We provide excellent care for preterm babies from 27 weeks gestation and sick term new born babies. We also provide stabilisation to babies born at a lower gestation and sick babies before transfer out to an NICU.

We have a very supportive and forward thinking multi disciplinary team who work closely together to ensure the best outcomes for the babies and families in our care.

Staff members benefit from dedicated training and a generous holiday allowance.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-HOK-635-A

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital

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

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.
  • Understanding of stock management
  • Attention to detail
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.
  • Understanding of stock management
  • Attention to detail

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

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

Telford

TF1 6TF


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward manager

Corrine DaCosta

corrine.dacosta1@nhs.net

01952641222

Details

Date posted

04 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-HOK-635-A

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital

Telford

TF1 6TF


Supporting documents

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