Job summary
Employer heading
House Keeper
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
Due to retirement Ward 25 has a vacancy for a Housekeeper. We are looking for a person who is a keen individual, 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, snacks as appropriate for the patients needs and keeping their kitchen area tidy and clean and their fridges in order.
Housekeeping is a vital role, our Housekeepers are valued by the ward team and very much respected, they assist with the day to day smooth running of the ward , they have an excellent patient rapport and are often the one person the patients are keen to interact with.
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. Updating patient food and fluid charts.
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. A friendly person who can communicate with patients, visitors , ward staff and visiting staff.
Working for our organisation
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!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- GCSE English or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- GCSE Maths or equivalent
Communication
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate face to face communication
Desirable criteria
- Health social care course
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mandie Esp
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01743 261225
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
- Telephone
- 01743 492402
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