# Housekeeper/Ward Support Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/housekeeperward-support-assistant/b8d42dcc-1990-4ed7-a329-49b54ace3866 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/housekeeperward-support-assistant/b8d42dcc-1990-4ed7-a329-49b54ace3866.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Poole Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Housekeeper - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 pa/pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 6 months (Temporary contract until ward transformation movement) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 07:00-15:00) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-27T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-13T13:33:57.400Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Poole/University_Hospitals_Dorset_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Surgery/Surgery-v8293905 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8293905?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhd.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working with the public - Experience of infection control procedures - Experience of catering environments **Desirable** - Experience of hospital work or other care environment ### Qualifications **Essential** - Good level of basic education to demonstrate literacy, numeracy, and comprehension skills **Desirable** - GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Ability and willingness to interact with a range of people and ages - Sensitivity and consideration to the needs of others - Personable manner - warm, welcoming and approachable ### Language Requirement **Essential** - Be able to speak and write English at a level necessary to undertake the role ### Technical Skills Competencies **Essential** - Effective communication skills – both written and verbal / non verbal - Ability to work in a demanding environment - Ability to demonstrate initiative and prioritise work efficiently - Ability to work as part of a team **Desirable** - Awareness of food safety standards - Basic IT skills to aid data input - Stock keeping experience ## Documents - [housekeeper/wsa jd (pdf, 344.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10612303) - [housekeeper/wsa ps (pdf, 210.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10612304) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.