Support Services Assistant | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Support Services Assistant to provide effective, patient-focused facilities services. Key responsibilities include transporting patients, maintaining cleanliness in clinical areas, and assisting with catering. Applicants should have a flexible approach and the ability to work across various duties. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team dedicated to providing outstanding healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient transportation and providing facilities services.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness in clinical and non-clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients between departments and deliver meal trolleys.
• Maintain cleanliness in hospital areas.
• Assist with food preparation and serving meals.

Skills

Flexible approach

Ability to work across Portering, Domestic and Catering

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support Services Assistant. This is a multi-skilled role to provide effective, patient-focused facilities services in the delivery of portering, cleaning and catering.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

This post is part of the Facilities & Estates, and Dorset HealthCare may transfer to an NHS wholly owned subsidiary within the next 6–12 months. The NHS wholly owned subsidiary will continue to offer NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, including NHS pensions, both to transferring staff and new employees recruited after the transfer date in 2026.

Responsibilities

• Portering is the primary role. Main duties include the transportation of patients between departments, delivery of meal trolleys, waste collection, collection of soiled linen, loading and unloading of stores to all departments, security, delivery of mail, and transportation of medical gases.
• Domestic: achieve a high standard of cleanliness in clinical and non-clinical areas throughout the Hospital and Clinics to provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment for patients and visitors.
• Catering: assist with food preparation, serve meals for patients, staff and visitors, and maintain a high standard of cleanliness within the catering department.

Requirements

• A flexible approach is essential to provide adequate support to the facilities services.
• Ability to work across Portering, Domestic and Catering duties as required.

About Dorset HealthCare

We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. Our mission is to empower people to make the most of their lives through outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re an inclusive workplace that values equal opportunities and diversity.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and contribute to our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Application and Notes

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please contact [e-mail].

This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025