Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience working with members of the public
- Qualifications
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Technical Skills and Competencies
Evidence of ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Technical Skills and Competencies
Ability to work in a busy environment
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
This is a very exciting opportunity to be joining the Acute Medical Team as a Ward Host/Hostess.
You will be leading in ensuring our patient meals are ordered and supplies of beverages are readily available to our patients.
As part of the Team you will work closely with our nursing teams to ensure that fluids & beverages are recorded for our patients that are having their oral intake monitored.
Daily you will need to check stock and replenish stores on the ward to ensure we have sufficient catering supplies.
The role involves working with our patient group and being an integral part of the wider Acute Medical Team.
We are looking for a candidate that is able to work on their own initiative, has high standards of customer service and also has excellent communication skills.
The role would require you to work Monday to Friday 7am - 3pm.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: 5th November 2026
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
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Ward Host - Acute Medical Unit with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Hospitality host role. The advertised salary is £25272.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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