House Keeper | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Poole is seeking a full-time housekeeper/hostess for the children's unit. The role includes providing food and beverage services, maintaining catering supplies, and supporting nursing staff. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills and a commitment to high standards of customer service. This position offers 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday, with a planned relocation to Bournemouth in 2026.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide food and beverage service to patients and families.
• Experience in stock checking and replenishing supplies.
• Understanding of working in a team environment, especially within healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide food and beverage service to patients and families.
• Check stock daily and replenish catering supplies.
• Support nursing staff, children, and families with menus.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

High standards of customer service

Ability to work independently

Job description

This full-time role of housekeeper/hostess is an exciting opportunity to join the children's unit team.

Responsibilities include providing food and beverage service to patients and families, ensuring patient meals are ordered, and supplies are available.

You will check stock daily and replenish stores to maintain sufficient catering supplies, working closely with the team within the children's unit.

We seek a candidate who can work independently, demonstrates high standards of customer service, and possesses excellent communication skills.

The role is full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Additional duties involve supporting nursing staff, children, young persons, and families with menus, and keeping the kitchen stocked and tidy.

For more details, please see the full job description.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do, guiding how we treat patients, visitors, and colleagues.

UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

Some services may move sites during the year or next, either temporarily or long-term. Interviewing managers will be happy to discuss this during interviews.

There is a planned move for this service during spring/summer 2026, when the role and work base will relocate to Bournemouth Site. Post-relocation, travel allowances will be adjusted accordingly.

Please refer to the full job description for more details on duties and personal specifications.

This advert closes on Thursday, 14 August 2025.