Job requirements
Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of working with the public
- Experience
Experience of infection control procedures
- Experience
Experience of catering environments
- Qualifications
Good level of basic education to demonstrate literacy, numeracy, and comprehension skills
- Personal Attributes
Ability and willingness to interact with a range of people and ages
- Personal Attributes
Sensitivity and consideration to the needs of others
- Personal Attributes
Personable manner - warm, welcoming and approachable
- Language Requirement
Be able to speak and write English at a level necessary to undertake the role
- Technical Skills Competencies
Effective communication skills – both written and verbal / non verbal
- Technical Skills Competencies
Ability to work in a demanding environment
- Technical Skills Competencies
Ability to demonstrate initiative and prioritise work efficiently
- Technical Skills Competencies
Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of hospital work or other care environment
- Qualifications
GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent
- Technical Skills Competencies
Awareness of food safety standards
- Technical Skills Competencies
Basic IT skills to aid data input
- Technical Skills Competencies
Stock keeping experience
Job overview
B2 is a 24 bedded surgical ward, looking after planned and emergency surgical patients in a range of specialities. We are seeking a housekeeper to join on a 6month fixed contract, to help us maintain a ward environment that is safe, tidy and welcoming to our patients and their families. They will also support patients to meet their nutritional and hydration needs, serving meals and drinks.
We are looking for an hard working, highly motivated individual who will work well as a member of the team, but is also confident to manage their workload independently. We are committed to providing a high standard of care to our patients and are looking for someone with similar values.
They will be responsible for assisting the ward sister in the coordination and provision of services, ensuring that the ward is a clean, safe and a comfortable environment and provide essential support to patients in fulfilling their dietary and nutritional needs.
The applicant will be responsible for general cleaning, stock ordering and rotation. They will work alongside the domestic team to ensure the ward is clean and clutter free.
They will also be responsible for ensuring patient's nutritional needs are met, working closely with the nursing team to ensure patients correct daily dietary advice and meals
This job is being offered on a 6month fixed contract to end approximately March/April 2027, to allow for future transformation movements.
Base Location: Poole Hospital B2
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
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This advert is for Housekeeper/Ward Support Assistant with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Housekeeper role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pa/pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (Temporary contract until ward transformation movement). The application deadline is 27 Oct 2026.
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