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The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Free counselling and therapy sessions

Wellbeing programmes on-site

Free on-site parking

Job summary

The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) in Putney, London, is seeking a Ward Technician to support meal delivery and ward services. You will prepare and serve meals, manage food orders, and ensure dietary requirements are met with care.

Ideal candidates have catering experience, strong communication skills, and a Food Safety Hygiene level 2 certificate. Join RHN's dedicated team in a caring, busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering within a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and colleagues.
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to patients on wards.
• Order food and beverages and ensure correct meals per dietary orders.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and assist with patient clothing distribution.
• Provide friendly, respectful service in a busy healthcare environment.

Skills

Catering experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Food Safety Hygiene level 2 certificate

Job description

Situated within beautiful gardens and grounds, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is a leading national centre of excellence and one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK.

Set in a stunning Grade II listed Victorian building, the RHN provides adult person-centred services across the entire care pathway—from post-acute rehabilitation to end-of-life care for people with complex neuro-disabilities and their families. Underpinned by a strong research and education framework, the RHN is more than a hospital; it is a vibrant community where residents engage in music, art, and holistic support to achieve the best possible quality of life.

Ward Technician

Department: Domestic Services

Salary range: £29,955 per annum

Hours of work: 37.5 hours a week

Location: Putney, Southwest London

Summary

An excited opportunity has come up for one position as Ward Technician in the Domestic Services. We are looking for a reliable and compassionate person to support the delivery and service of meals to patients on wards. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and serving meals, ordering food and beverages, ensuring patients receive the correct meals in line with their food orders and dietary requirements. You will maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and cleanliness, follow food safety guidelines, clean patient clothing distribution services, and provide friendly, respectful service to patients.

The ideal candidate will have good catering experience, strong communication skills, Food Safety Hygiene level 2 certificate, attention to detail, and a caring attitude with the ability to work efficiently as part of a team in a busy healthcare environment.

Person specification: Essential

• Able to contribute to Domestic Service / organisational aims and objectives.
• Able to conduct self in a professional manner towards all service users and management.
• Understand the importance of ensuring confidentiality at all times in accordance with data protection, hospital policy and good practice.
• Be reliable, willing and conscientious and have the ability to work flexibly either individually or as part of a team.
• Be experienced in or able to demonstrate a good understanding of excellent customer service, together with good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Punctuality / a good timekeeper.
• Be able to problem solve with support / use own initiative.
• Have the ability to be reflective and self-critical and be able to take constructive criticism positively.
• To be able to read and understand to the required standard in English.
• Food Safety Hygiene level 2 certificate.

Why the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is a great place to work

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement
• Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing
• Get involved in our free on-site wellbeing programmes, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UK's only hospital with its own kiln)!
• Draw down a percentage of your monthly wages a few weeks early to help with unexpected costs.
• Financial support services such as low-interest loans and help with savings accounts through our partnership with London Capital Credit Union.
• Join our wellbeing networks to connect with people in our hospital; we have a Pride network, Women's network, and our Race Equality network. We also have heritage events to celebrate the diversity of our workforce - most recently we had a South East Asian celebration.
• Free on-site parking (rare in London!)
• More benefits: Cycle2Work scheme, tech purchase support scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more.

Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship to applicants currently.

RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.

RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team at [e-mail]

The RHN recognise the importance in addressing environmental sustainability and we strive to contribute to reducing our carbon footprint.

We are proud to be Disability Confident Employer and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process and in the workplace.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient response is received.

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