Ward Services Assistant: Cleanliness, Catering, Care

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Ward Housekeeper to join the ward team. You will help coordinate patient facilities, ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment while delivering cleaning, catering and minor maintenance tasks.

You will work closely with contractors and support services, maintain quality standards, and rectify deficiencies. The role emphasises teamwork, reliability and safeguarding patient care within our NHS Trust.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in Health Level 2 or QCF Diploma level 2 Health.
• Numeracy and Literacy Level 1 or equivalent.
• Evidence of full time education achievements.
• IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills, data collection.
• Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training for required clinical activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve patient breakfasts around 07:00.
• Distribute/collect patient menus for lunch/supper; check bed changes; lunch menus by 09:00.
• Liaise with Catering for lunch and supper delivery; assist delivering trays.
• Conduct mid-morning/afternoon tea/refreshment rounds; at least 7 drinks per day.
• Provide drinks at bedside; ensure fresh water unless advised otherwise.
• Collect used meal trays, cutlery and crockery promptly.
• Maintain ward pantry cleanliness; ensure fridge temperatures are correct.
• Stock Rotation (FIFO): rotate stock; check expiry dates and use older items first.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Health Level 2 Apprenticeship

Numeracy & Literacy Level 1

Education achievements

IT skills

Willingness to train

Job description

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Ward Housekeeper to join the ward team. You will help coordinate patient facilities, ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment while delivering cleaning, catering and minor maintenance tasks.

You will work closely with contractors and support services, maintain quality standards, and rectify deficiencies. The role emphasises teamwork, reliability and safeguarding patient care within our NHS Trust.