Estates - Facilities Coordinator - Catering

  • Department Catering
  • Salary £28,392.00 – £31,157 per annum
  • Closing Date 28/09/2026
  • Location Telford
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 4
  • Job ref 223-CFC-710
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent
  • Hours Full time, 37.5 hours per week
  • Telephone 01952 641222

Job overview

To be responsible for assisting the Facilities Manager at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. Catering in the day-to-day Management of the Catering Service, including all aspects of Human and Financial Resource Management.  

To contribute to the development of strategic plans and to assist in the development of operational plans for the services, in conjunction with the Facilities Manager - Catering.

Main duties of the job

  • Support the day-to-day management of catering services and step in for the Facilities Manager - Catering when required.
  • Help lead, support and develop catering staff, including recruitment, training, performance reviews and attendance management.
  • Assist with managing budgets, controlling costs and making sure resources are used effectively.
  • Monitor service performance, help improve standards and contribute to planning future developments within the catering service.
  • Ensure food safety, health and safety, and NHS standards are followed through regular inspections, audits and risk assessments
  • Work closely with staff, managers and external organisations to maintain good communication, resolve issues and ensure customer satisfaction.

Our Poppy's Promise

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.

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

Candidate Pack
Apply Now

The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation. 

If successful, by completing the NHS Jobs application form you authorise the Trust to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national ESR.

If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

Look around a little and browse our jobs...

There are many exciting opportunities available for dedicated and loyal staff at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

Is it time you made a change?

 

Search Nursing Jobs
Search Doctors Jobs
Search Clinical Support Jobs
Search Non Clinical Jobs

Need help applying?

If you have any problems applying online please contact us on sath.recruitment@nhs.net or call 01743 492 402 for Non-Medical positions OR sath.medicalrecruitment@nhs.net  or call 01952 641222 for Medical Recruitment.

 

Testimonials