Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
3 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Good communication skills
- Knowledge
Able to demonstrate literacy, numerical and comprehension skills sufficient to be able to read and understand written instructions
- Experience
Previous experience of cleaning and catering duties
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
NVQ Level 1. BICSc Qualification
- Experience
Some experience of working within a hospital environment
Job overview
A job opportunity has arisen for successful candidates to join part of our busy Hotel Services Team on Sites at Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda Hospital.
The positions will support the Facilities (Hotel Services) team in delivering Housekeeping and Catering services to the National Standards for these services in NHS Wales, HIW standard 5 and 9 and Organisational Standards.
To assist in developing, maintaining and promoting the highest standards of service delivery and team working practices; and helping to maintain open, effective communication.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required to work within a patient environment and previous experience would be an asset.
The main duties of the post include general cleaning of all areas of the Hospital in accordance with departmental schedules and specifications and in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness, also in the event of service pressure and according to the Job Description requirements of this role successful candidates may be required to perform catering duties.
Flexibility is essential and the successful candidates will be expected to adapt to service pressures and modernization.
The successful candidates would need to be flexible with regard to movement throughout all Health Board sites.
The successful candidate must observe and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, courtesy and consideration to all patients and fellow employees.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Hotel Services Assistant with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in Abercynon, Wales. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £26,300 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Sep 2026.
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