Non Clinical Support Worker - Maternity Housekeeper

NHS; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Lancaster is seeking a Non Clinical Support Worker - Maternity Housekeeper to maintain a clean and safe environment in the maternity ward. You will coordinate patient facilities services, assist staff in welcoming and guiding patients, and ensure that the ward is tidy and comfortable. This role requires basic numeracy skills and prior experience working with the public. The ideal candidate is willing to learn and demonstrate good cleaning practices.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have basic numeracy.
• Previous experience working with the general public is preferred.
• Basic cleaning skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe environment within the ward.
• Coordinate patient facilities services.
• Assist ward staff in welcoming patients and visitors.

Skills

Basic cleaning skills

Interest in learning

Customer service skills

Education

Basic numeracy

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Non Clinical Support Worker - Maternity Housekeeper

The closing date is 01 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 - Maternity Ward 17

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 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

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.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Basic numeracy

Experience

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

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