Housekeeper - Ward 17

Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospital trust in the UK seeks a dedicated Housekeeper for Ward 17. The successful candidate will maintain high cleanliness standards, manage stock levels, and support the ward team. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with flexibility to adapt to changing demands. While experience in a healthcare environment is desirable, commitment to professional development will be valued. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a safe and comfortable environment for patients.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

In-house training programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a health care setting is desirable.
• Candidates should be committed to supporting the nursing team.
• Ability to work under non-direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock levels and order supplies as needed.
• Ensure cleanliness within the ward and surrounding areas.
• Liaise with patients and staff throughout the day.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

IT literate

Experience in cleaning duties

Flexible approach

Ability to work independently

Stock control

Knowledge of health and safety

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Housekeeper at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. This position is for Ward 17 respiratory.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Housekeeper, who will work as an integral part of the ward 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.

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 and the use of Oracle is desirable.

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Working for your organisation

As a Trust, we are passionate about helping our staff to achieve their career aspirations, and can offer a variety of learning and development opportunities to support your continued professional development. Working with the Transforming Care Institute we can also offer in-house training such as degree/master modules, secondments and acting up opportunities.

We are an organisation that strives 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.