Housekeeper​/Ward Support Assistant

Main area Surgery Grade Band 2 Contract Fixed term: 6 months (Temporary contract until ward transformation movement) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 07:00-15:00) Job
-SU06938

Department name 01. UHD - General Recruitment Site Ward B2 Poole Hospital Town Poole Salary £25,272 pa/pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/10/2026 23:59

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.

B2 is a 24 bedded surgical ward, looking after planned and emergency surgical patients in a range of specialities. We are seeking a housekeeper to join on a 6month fixed contract, to help us maintain a ward environment that is safe, tidy and welcoming to our patients and their families. They will also support patients to meet their nutritional and hydration needs, serving meals and drinks.

We are looking for an hard working, highly motivated individual who will work well as a member of the team, but is also confident to manage their workload independently. We are committed to providing a high standard of care to our patients and are looking for someone with similar values.

They will be responsible for assisting the ward sister in the coordination and provision of services, ensuring that the ward is a clean, safe and a comfortable environment and provide essential support to patients in fulfilling their dietary and nutritional needs.

The applicant will be responsible for general cleaning, stock ordering and rotation. They will work alongside the domestic team to ensure the ward is clean and clutter free.

They will also be responsible for ensuring patient's nutritional needs are met, working closely with the nursing team to ensure patients correct daily dietary advice and meals

This job is being offered on a 6month fixed contract to end approximately March/April 2027, to allow for future transformation movements.

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Location:

Poole Hospital B2

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