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Job summary

Main area
NA
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week
Job ref
223-HKR-215
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£22,383 per annum/ pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

House Keeper - Ward 25, Colorectal & Gastroenterology

Band 2

Job overview

Ward 25 have an opportunity to enhance their team of Housekeepers.  We are looking for a person who is keen enthusiastic, patient focused and wants to enhance the patient Journey.

The post holder would be assisting with the stores management on the ward, ordering, stocking and ensuring that they are put away.

Assisting with the cleaning of the ward in both patient and non patient areas.

The Housekeeper is vital with the Nutritional Needs of the patient. Ensuring the patient has the correct meals ordered drinks both hot and cold available, keeping their kitchen area tidy and clean and their fridges in order.

Our Housekeepers are valued by the ward team and very much respected, they assist with the day to day smooth running of the ward 

Come and join us and work along side our friendly team.

Main duties of the job

Store Management: Ordering supplies, Oracle Teaching can be given, stocking the wards and ensuring stores are put away.

Meals and drinks for the patients - Take their menus daily, order the food completed hot drinks rounds, ensure water jugs are clean and fresh water is given daily.

Legionnaire flushing and recording of all taps, sink areas

Cleaning in both patient and non patient areas. 

To maintain linen levels, ensuring adequate supply is available, tidy and ready for use. 

What we are looking for is someone who wants to make a difference with the smooth running of the ward and enhance the patient journey. Friendly and enthusiastic who can communicate with patients, visitors , ward staff and visiting staff.

 

Working for our organisation

As an organisation we strive to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision (“To provide excellent care for the communities we serve”) and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most – our patients and their families.

Ward 25 is a 38 bedded area with 2 specialities, it is a busy ward but it is rewarding. Our staff are friendly and work well together as a team. Staff are protective and look out for each other.

We pride ourselves on our patient focused approach.  

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Assessment

Essential criteria
  • Worked to an educational standard that demonstrates an understanding of literacy and numeracy (GCSE grades 9-4 or equivalent)

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience in service industry
  • Computer skills
Desirable criteria
  • Awareness of Health & Safety Issues
  • Stock control
  • Basic IT / local hospital administration systems knowledge

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mandie Esp
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743261225

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402