Ward Host — Patient Meals & Hygiene Lead

Berry Recruitment Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Berry Recruitment currently recruiting Ward Hosts to work at a hospital in Swindon. The Ward Host role combines patient meals service with maintaining hygienic environments in line with NHS protocols.

You will support nursing staff, clean patient areas to NHS standards, record fridge temperatures, and may undertake deep cleans. DBS clearance is required, with shifts 4 on 4 off 1.30pm–8pm or 5 of 7 days 1pm–7.30pm; hourly pay £16.41.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar ward/healthcare role.
• Willing to undergo a DBS check.
• Ability to follow NHS cleaning standards and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute patient meals/snacks and hot/cold beverages.
• Work collaboratively with nursing staff to coordinate cleaning with patient care needs.
• Liaise with ward staff to ensure patient dietary needs, allergies, and preferences are adhered to.
• Clean patient areas, including bed spaces, bathrooms, kitchens, and communal areas to NHS cleaning standards.
• Record food temperatures and fridge logs as per policy.
• Clean clinical and non-clinical areas including wards, toilets, corridors, waiting areas, offices, and treatment rooms.
• Undertake scheduled deep cleans, including isolation rooms and high-risk areas.

Skills

Hospital environment experience

Job description

Berry Recruitment currently recruiting Ward Hosts to work at a hospital in Swindon. The Ward Host role combines patient meals service with maintaining hygienic environments in line with NHS protocols.

You will support nursing staff, clean patient areas to NHS standards, record fridge temperatures, and may undertake deep cleans. DBS clearance is required, with shifts 4 on 4 off 1.30pm–8pm or 5 of 7 days 1pm–7.30pm; hourly pay £16.41.