Housekeeper - Emergency Department
The closing date is 28 October 2025
Job summary
**Please note that this post does not meet the requirements for sponsorship**
An opportunity has arisen to recruit a Housekeeper to work within the Emergency departments at Emergency Department at The Royal Shrewsbury 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.
Details
Date posted
14 October 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-HKE-742
Job locations
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Employer's website
http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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