Housekeeper - Rehabilitation & Recovery Unit
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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Housekeeper to join our fantastic Rehabilitation and Recovery Unit based on Ward 18 at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The role will mainly provide catering and cleaning duties to maintain compliance with cleaning standards and the ordering, rotation, storage of stock for the effective running of the unit, supporting the nutritional and hydration needs of patients on the ward.
If you are looking for something part-time, and are a motivated, enthusiastic, and kind person who works well as part of a team, we want to hear from you.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received. We advise you apply early to avoid disappointment.
We would encourage you to come and meet the team and look around the unit. Please contact Bindu Rajesh on 01743 261000 ext 3871 to organise this or further discuss the role.
Main duties of the job
* To assist in maintaining a safe, clean, and tidy working environment for patients and staff, supporting the nutritional needs of patients.
* To provide non-clinical support to the ward team.
* To work as a member of the Estates & Facilities Department.
* To work within a patient environment and have daily contact with patients and service users.
* To ensure Infection Control guidelines are adhered to.
* To work as needed within Ward 18 to ensure patients' catering needs are met to a high standard.
* To work as part of the ward team, including attending necessary meetings, feeding back relevant information to support a safe and smooth running of the ward.
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting, and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers, and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services, and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients, and the public to innovate and improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work, offering a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work-life/home life balance.
Date posted
26 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year per annum/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
825-7057064-OPS
Job locations
Ward 18 Rehabilitation and Recovery Unit RSH, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ
Job Description
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification document for further information on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Customer Care Level 2
* A commitment to undertake training e.g., NVQ Housekeeping Level 1 and 2.
Experience
* Previous experience in a cleaning or hospitality role.
Knowledge and Skills
* Basic numeracy skills required.
* Knowledge of COSHH regulations.
* Knowledge of health & safety guidelines in a work environment.
* Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
* Ability to follow written instructions/read notices and complete records.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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: Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Address: Ward 18 Rehabilitation and Recovery Unit RSH, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ
Employer's website: Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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