Non Clinical Support Worker - Housekeeper

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a dedicated Non-Clinical Support Worker for its ward. The successful candidate will support clinical services, maintain a clean, safe environment, and assist both patients and staff. This role requires commitment to patient privacy and dignity. Flexible working opportunities are available, and applicants must meet the person specification to be shortlisted.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Committed to support clinical care delivery.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Good communication skills to assist patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical care delivery.
• Co-ordinate all patient facilities services.
• Ensure food availability for patients.
• Assist staff in welcoming patients.
• Respond to health emergencies.

Job description

About the Role

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust provides acute hospital care to the local population. An opportunity has arisen at Furness General Hospital for a Non-Clinical Support Worker on Ward 6. We would invite candidates who want to help us make a difference for our patients. We are excited to be able to offer this role to someone who is a committed member of staff who enjoys being part of the wider team. You will work in conjunction with all staff in order to maintain a clean and safe environment and ensure housekeeping jobs are completed in a satisfactory manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clinical care delivery
• Co-ordinate all patient facilities services within the ward area
• Ordering of supplies for the ward and maintaining stores
• Ensure that the ward is a safe, clean, tidy and comfortable environment
• Ensure that food is available to meet the patients' needs
• Assist the ward staff to receive, welcome and guide patients and visitors onto the ward
• Assist in daily bed making
• Assist in the preparation of bed areas on discharge of patients
• Assist nursing staff with feeding of patients who are unable to do so for themselves and complete food charts where necessary
• Ensure all patients are afforded privacy and dignity throughout their stay
• Ensure that there is an adequate linen supply throughout the day
• Respond to health emergencies as appropriate

About the Trust

We operate from three main hospitals – Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal – as well as a number of community healthcare premises. We promote flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive. The Trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

Application Process

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for interview. We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received. The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert. If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and an additional £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts. Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6‑month probationary period. We have introduced a new system called Pre‑Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us at UHMB.