Non Clinical Support Worker - Housekeeper

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Non-Clinical Support Worker to ensure a clean and safe environment within the ward. Ideal candidates should possess basic numeracy skills and previous experience with the public. Responsibilities include coordinating patient services and assisting ward staff to enhance patient experience. Join our compassionate team in providing exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Must have basic numeracy skills.
• Previous experience working with the general public is preferred.
• Demonstrate an interest in learning and further training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all patient facilities services within the ward area.
• Ensure that the ward is safe, clean, tidy, and comfortable.
• Assist ward staff to welcome and guide patients and visitors.

Skills

Basic cleaning skills

Communication with the general public

Interest in learning

Education

Basic numeracy

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Non Clinical Support Worker - Housekeeper

The closing date is 04 December 2025

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust provides acute hospital care to the local population. An opportunity has arisen at Royal Lancaster Infirmary for a Non-Clinical Support Worker on Central Delivery Suite.

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 committed member of staff who enjoys being part of the wider team.

Main duties of the job

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.

• To co-ordinate all patient facilities services within the ward area
• Ordering of supplies for the ward and maintaining stores
• To 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 transfer and discharge of patients
• 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 us

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 including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Basic numeracy

Experience

• Previous experience of working with the general public
• Basic cleaning skills
• To demonstrate an interest in learning and further training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust