Housekeeper

Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare service is seeking an enthusiastic Housekeeper to join their Emergency Department team at The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford. The ideal candidate will ensure a clean and safe environment, manage stock levels, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Previous cleaning experience and an awareness of health and safety are essential. This role offers an exciting and fast-paced work environment, contributing to positive patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in cleaning duties and use of chemicals and equipment is essential.
• Awareness of health and safety in a demanding environment.
• Previous experience with stock control is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of stock levels within the department.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness within the department.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work under non-direct supervision

Flexible approach

IT literate

Job description

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen to recruit a Housekeeper to work within the Emergency departments at Emergency Department at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, hardworking Housekeeper who will work as an integral part of the team ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment at all times છીએ.

Applicants must have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to work under non-direct supervision, prioritising their own workload. It is necessary to have a flexible approach within this role and to respond appropriately to the demands of an ever-changing workload.

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.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to take ownership of stock levels within the department, including ordering of stock.

You will also be required to maintain a high level of cleanliness within the department.

Working for your organisation

The department is fast‑paced and exciting to work in, as it has undergone vast improvement over the last few years with an increase in footfall.

Applicants with previous experience in a health‑care setting are desirable; however, you will need to demonstrate a commitment to developing yourself to support the nursing team in caring for patients and ensuring the patient experience is positive.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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