Ward Host, Swindon

Berry Recruitment; 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 are currently recruiting for Ward Hosts to work at a hospital based in Swindon.

The Ward Host plays a dual role by maintaining hygienic environments and serving food and beverages to patients in accordance with dietary requirements and Trust protocols.

Key accountabilities

Prepare and distribute patient meals/snacks and hot/cold beverages.

Work collaboratively with nursing and ward staff to ensure cleaning schedules are coordinated 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.

Hours and Pay

We have two shifts patterns available, either 4 on 4 off 1.30pm- 8pm or working 5 out of 7 days a week 1pm- 7.30pm.

The hourly rate for this role is £16.41.

These are long term, ongoing positions.

To be considered for this role you must have previous experience in a similar role and be willing to undergo a DBS.

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.