Casual Hospital Roles Available

Sodexo Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking dedicated individuals for various essential roles at Ferryfield House. Positions include Ward Host, Domestic Assistant, Food Service Assistant, and Hospital Porter, each playing a crucial role in patient care and hospital operations.

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality or NHS experience is a plus.
• Cleaning experience preferred.
• Food service experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals and beverages to patients on wards.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen and service areas.
• Transport patients, specimens, and equipment throughout the hospital.

Skills

Friendly

Organised

Patient-focused

Reliable

Detail-oriented

Team player

Physically fit

Education

Basic food hygiene certification

Job description

We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team at Ferryfield House in a variety of essential roles. Whether you're helping to keep the hospital clean, serving meals, or assisting with patient transport, your work makes a real difference to the care and experience of every patient.

Please see below the roles we offer:

Ward Host

As a Ward Host, you will play a key role in delivering meals and beverages to patients on wards. You’ll ensure that meals meet dietary requirements and are served with care and attention.

Key Tasks:

• Take and deliver patient meal orders
• Serve food and drinks safely and hygienically
• Maintain ward kitchen cleanliness and food records

Ideal Candidate: Friendly, organised, and patient-focused. Previous hospitality or NHS experience is a plus.

Domestic Assistant

Domestic Assistants help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming hospital environment. You’ll support infection control through routine and deep cleaning of wards, corridors, and clinical areas.

Key Tasks:

• Perform scheduled and reactive cleaning duties
• Use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely
• Follow hygiene and infection control protocols

Ideal Candidate: Reliable and detail-oriented with a strong sense of responsibility. Cleaning experience preferred.

Food Service Assistant

As a Food Service Assistant, you'll support the preparation and serving of meals in the hospital kitchen and dining areas. You'll help keep food areas clean and compliant with hygiene standards.

Key Tasks:

• Assist in food prep, portioning, and delivery
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and service areas
• Comply with food hygiene and safety standards

Ideal Candidate: Team player with food service experience. Basic food hygiene certification is desirable.

Hospital Porters are vital for the smooth transport of patients, equipment, and supplies throughout the hospital. You’ll be on the move, helping ensure safe and efficient transfers.

Key Tasks:

• Transport patients, specimens, and equipment
• Respond to emergency and routine requests
• Maintain respect, dignity, and patient comfort at all times

Ideal Candidate: Physically fit, calm under pressure, and great with people. Previous portering or manual handling experience is helpful.