Facilities Assistant - Domestic Services
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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Facilities Assistant - Domestic Services
The closing date is 15 September 2026
Job summary
We have multiple exciting opportunities available for highly motivated individuals to join our Cleanliness Services Team and be part of a front line team enhancing patient experience by delivering high standards of cleanliness. This is a Facilities Assistant role which will include working at satellite sites in the Shrewsbury area as required and also supporting our portering and catering teams as needed.
This is an alternate weekend working position. Shift pattern will be discussed further during interview.
We have vacancies working part time 30 hours per week working 4pm-10pm
Full training will be given.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. We look forward to receiving your application for employment. In the event of an extremely high response to this advertisement the post will be closed early.
Main duties of the job
- The role is multi-skilled, working across Cleanliness, Catering and Portering to support hospital services.
- Staff will work shifts including early, late, night and weekend hours as part of a rota.
- Duties include cleaning hospital areas, transporting patients and equipment, and helping with food service for patients, staff and visitors.
- Team members must follow health and safety rules, infection control procedures and food hygiene standards.
- The job involves physical tasks such as lifting, moving equipment and walking long distances.
- Staff will also provide support in emergencies and assist patients, visitors and clinical teams when needed
About us
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum/ pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
223-FAC-687
Job locations
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ in Housekeeping or Industrial Cleaning
Experience
Desirable
- Proven relevant experience of cleaning in a healthcare setting
- Knowledge of infection, prevention and control
- Knowledge of cleaning products and COSHH
Skills
Essential
- Literacy skills in order to read instructions/guidelines/policies
- Ability to communicate with staff at all levels, members of the public and patients
- Ability to work as part of a team
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ in Housekeeping or Industrial Cleaning
Experience
Desirable
- Proven relevant experience of cleaning in a healthcare setting
- Knowledge of infection, prevention and control
- Knowledge of cleaning products and COSHH
Skills
Essential
- Literacy skills in order to read instructions/guidelines/policies
- Ability to communicate with staff at all levels, members of the public and patients
- Ability to work as part of a team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such 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
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Cleanliness Manager
Julie O'Donoghue
01743261000
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum/ pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
223-FAC-687
Job locations
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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