UHCW NHS Trust - Coventry

PermanentFull time

To provide comprehensive and confidential administrative and clerical activities to meet the needs of the service in accordance with Departmental, Trust and National standards, policies and procedures. To effectively communicate related information and advice to enable the multi disciplinary team to achieve operational excellence. Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post. Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested. • Act as the first point of contact for dealing with routine enquiries and take action as necessary liaising with others as appropriate. • Book / change outpatient appointments as required. • Ensure daily cash up is completed in line with the department KPI’s • Communicate with staff, patients and/or external organisations using appropriate methods. • Maintain both manual and electronic filing systems and databases, as required by the department and Trust policies, ensuring all documents are accurately and appropriately archived. • Maintain an efficient and comprehensive administrative service, including photocopying, typing letters, providing support to the departments and other team members as requested. University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values. • Utilise relevant Trust IT systems, as determined by the role, ensure all relevant patient data is collected and input accurately in line with Trust guidelines. These systems may include iPM, CRRS, and other data bases. • Collate, input and monitor department documentation and information to assist with the production of monthly reports for the department. • Responsible for the dissemination of all relevant information to departments, external and internal users (e.g. dissemination of minutes, memos). • Assist with training new team members in Trust operational systems and department procedures. • Responsible for ordering stationery and other equipment whilst monitoring and maintaining stock levels. • Responsible for the receipt and distribution of incoming/outgoing post and action accordingly. • Prioritise daily tasks to achieve timescales set. • Act as first point of contact for complaints within the department, dealing with them accordingly and in line with Trust policy and departmental standards. • Provide appropriate cover in the absence of other members of the team. • May be required to cover therapies reception desk, welcoming, receiving and greeting visitors to the area providing the first point of direct contact for all service users, resolving routine enquiries and complaints professionally in accordance with local standards and procedures, and referring other queries to relevant colleagues where appropriate. • Continually contribute to patient and business improvement Agendas. Share ideas for potential service improvement For further details please see the attached job description. This advert closes on Thursday 13 Aug 2026

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust - Truro

ContractPart time

Here at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, we are committed to excellence. This includes the services that we provide to our patients and the support we give to our staff. In order to ensure that we continue to deliver excellent nursing care, we are currently recruiting qualified paediatric nurses to join our dynamic nursing team. As part of our team, you will be supported in your own professional development, and encouraged to take personal ownership for the high levels of care we provide to our patients and their families. The acute paediatric area consists of the following: Fistral- 10 beds for medical and surgical patients aged 11-16 years; CLIC- 4 cubicles for children and young people with cancer and leukaemia Harlyn- 8 day beds for surgical and medical. Polkerris-12 beds for children and young people with both medical and surgical problems. Paediatric Assessment Unitfor assessment and initial management. Paediatric High Dependency Unit- 3 level two beds. The successful candidate may be provided with the exciting opportunity to rotate between all of these areas. If you are a highly motivated nurse, who would like to further your experience and continue to develop your nursing career, we would love to hear from you. Please watch our video and contact us if you would like further information: Nurse Maddy:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZZOt6DH68k To work as a skilled member of the nursing team to provide a high standard of holistic family centred care to the children and families. To promote family centred care and establish good relationships with children and their families. To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team. Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that rises significantly during peak visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high‑quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds: • Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro • St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle • West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance As a teaching hospital, we are proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals while continually strengthening our own services. Education and lifelong learning are central to who we are. The Knowledge Spa, located on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non‑clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams who support the care of more than half a million people every year. We are driven by one clear ambition - Outstanding Care for One and All - care that’s safe, kind and high-quality, for every patient and every staff member. We are RCHT. PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.  To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:  • Identity Checks  • Professional registration and qualification checks  • Employment history and reference checks  • Occupational Health clearance • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check • Right to work in the UK For further information please visit:  https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation  We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. This advert closes on Friday 7 Aug 2026

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust - Royal Cornwall Hospital

ContractPart time

To work as a skilled member of the nursing team within Transitional care providing a high standard of care for the neonate and family. To act as a rode model and clinical expert practitioner in neonatal care. Ability to promote family centred care and establish good relationships with babies and their families. To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team. Work with the Community Neonatal Outreach team to support families in preparation for discharge. To promote a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence base practise. To act as a named nurse for neonatal patient care on Transitional care to support families with a smooth discharge care pathway. Ensure safe provision of care through Transitional care, linking in with the Neonatal Unit and Delivery Suite being aware of upcoming activity. Deliver high standards of compassionate, dignified care, managing time accurately and efficiently in cooperation of other staff members, tasks and resources. Undertake training, assessment and facilitation of peers and staff. Work within the boundaries of existing competence, adhering to local and national protocols / standard operating procedures. This post is based on Transitional Care but will also be supporting Neonatal Care on Delivery suite the Neonatal unit or within the Neonatal Outreach team as required. Job Purpose To provide high-quality, family-centred neonatal care within the Transitional Care setting, supporting babies who require additional monitoring, treatment, or feeding support while remaining with their mothers where appropriate. Working with families and the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will deliver safe, effective, evidence-based care and support positive outcomes for infants and their families. Key Responsibilities Deliver safe, compassionate, evidence-based care to infants in Transitional Care. Maintain clinical competencies, including the safe administration of neonatal medications. Recognise deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately. Ensure the safe use and maintenance of clinical equipment. Support, educate, and empower parents in caring for their baby. Promote family-centred care and advocate for babies and families. Plan and coordinate discharge from admission, liaising with relevant services. Communicate effectively with families and the multidisciplinary team. Maintain accurate records and use PAS in line with Trust policies. Comply with safeguarding, infection prevention, health and safety, and governance requirements. Participate in audit, quality improvement, training, and service development activities. Maintain NMC registration and undertake ongoing professional development. Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that rises significantly during peak visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high‑quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds: • Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro • St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle • West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance As a teaching hospital, we are proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals while continually strengthening our own services. Education and lifelong learning are central to who we are. The Knowledge Spa, located on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non‑clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams who support the care of more than half a million people every year. We are driven by one clear ambition - Outstanding Care for One and All - care that’s safe, kind and high-quality, for every patient and every staff member. We are RCHT. PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.  To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:  • Identity Checks  • Professional registration and qualification checks  • Employment history and reference checks  • Occupational Health clearance • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check • Right to work in the UK For further information please visit:  https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation  We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Aug 2026

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Sutton-in-Ashfield

PermanentPart time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Orthoptist to join our friendly team at Sherwood Forest Hospitals. As a Senior Orthoptist, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality care and support to our patients. The primary location for this role is at King's Mill Hospital where you will work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment that values your expertise and skills. This role will also involve travel to Newark Hospital and Ashfield Health Village, offering you the opportunity to expand your scope of practice and contribute to patient care in various settings. You will be responsible for assessing and treating a range of orthoptic conditions, managing complex cases and providing a high standard of patient care across different departments. This position provides a unique opportunity to gain experience across multiple settings, enhancing your clinical skills and expertise. You will be supported by a collaborative and friendly team, ensuring that your professional development is a key focus while delivering exceptional care. To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation. We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as ‘outstanding’ for care and our King’s Mill Hospital as the only ‘outstanding’ NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands. Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK Home Office guidance has changed as of 9th April. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list. To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. This advert closes on Sunday 30 Aug 2026

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Sutton In Ashfield

PermanentFull time

Are you ready to join a dynamic healthcare team and make a meaningful difference to patients every day? We are looking for a dedicated and organised Theatre Orderly to join our busy Operating Theatres at King’s Mill Hospital. As a Theatre Orderly, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our theatres running safely, smoothly and efficiently. You’ll work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, supporting patients throughout their theatre journey and helping to deliver high-quality care across a wide range of specialities, including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, ENT, Gynaecology, Breast, Urology and Ophthalmology. No two days will be the same. From safely collecting and transferring patients, completing identification checks and supporting patient positioning, to preparing equipment, maintaining theatre flow and ensuring high standards of cleanliness and infection control, your contribution will have a direct impact on both patient experience and the efficiency of our services. This is a rewarding opportunity to become an important part of a supportive theatre team, where teamwork, compassion, reliability and attention to detail are valued. If you’re organised, calm under pressure and passionate about providing excellent patient care, we’d love to hear from you. To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation. We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as ‘outstanding’ for care and our King’s Mill Hospital as the only ‘outstanding’ NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands. Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK Home Office guidance has changed as of 9th April. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list. To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust - Blackburn

PermanentFull time

Applications are sought for a Consultant in Vascular Surgery for East Lancashire Hospital, part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Vascular Network. East Lancashire Hospital is across two site, Blackburn and Burnley Hospital. The Lancashire and South Cumbria Vascular Network will cover a population of over 2 million people, centred chiefly in the towns to the south of the region but extending to cover the Lake District, East Pennines and Morecambe Bay. The post offers an exciting opportunity to support the expanding and developing vascular services offered by a busy network in what is likely to become one of the largest vascular networks in the UK. The future of the Network is to have the main arterial surgery centre at Preston and will be supported by network hospitals in Chorley, Wigan, Blackpool, Lancaster, Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal, Blackburn and Burnley. The network’s inpatient activity is currently managed at the two designated vascular specialist centres at Preston (Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust) and Blackburn (East Lancashire Hospital Trust).The long-term goal of the network is for a single arterial centre based at Preston and the business case for Lancashire and South Cumbria Network is currently under development, with submission in 2025. This current post will be based at Blackburn until the full merger the date for this is not yet known. It is expected that the successful post-holder will offer a subspecialty interest that will complement the present consultants in the department. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute equally to the Vascular Surgery clinical workload.On a typical job plan we would expect the applicant to undertake two outpatient clinics perweek (onewillbeaperipheralclinic),one-two inpatienttheatre sessions, day surgery and special interest sessions depending on a negotiated job plan. The specialist sessions of current consultants include an endovascular radiology session, diabetic foot MDT clinic and a specialist dialysis access clinics. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applicants from all sectors of the community are welcomed. Our behaviour framework We’re looking for people who want to make a positive difference. You’ll make it happen by taking responsibility, building trust and respect and working together to deliver excellence to our service users. Where we can, we also like to keep things simple so that we all contribute to making ELHT an effective, positive and rewarding place to work. Please be advised that the recruitment team are unable to disclose the number of candidates that have applied for posts to any applicant that calls seeking this information. The recruitment team are also unable to discuss the interview panel as this will not be decided until after the shortlisting has taken place. 1. Be expected to provide a patient centred service, respecting the privacy, dignity and choice of individual patients. They will be responsible with Vascular and Radiology colleagues for the provision of outpatient and inpatient services within the East Lancashire Hospital Trust for both routine and emergency attenders. 2. Aim to deliver high quality care with the help of the existing surgical and interventional radiological team. 3. Assist consultant colleagues in the continued development of the Vascular Arterial Centre and contribute to service development. 4. Be involved in complex clinical, patient management problems and multi-disciplinary planning treatment. 5. ShareinadministrativedutiesallocatedbymutualagreementwithintheDirectorate. 6. Ensurethedictationofclinicallettersiscompletedin a timely manner. 7. Observe and comply with clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures (including local and national employment and personnel policies) agreed with employees and management.In particular, the post holder will be responsible for updating policies and guidelines forthe vascular service alongwith colleagues, which should be reviewedannually. 8. Becloselyinvolvedinclinicalaudit,researchandclinicalgovernance. 9. Provide support to the complaints process (this may include attending complaint meetings with patients, families and their relatives). 10. Undertakeallmandatorytraining,includingannualsafeguardingtraining(in-house). This advert closes on Thursday 13 Aug 2026

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust - Blackburn

PermanentFull time

The One Lancashire and South Cumbria (LSC) Procurement team are seeking applications for a Lead Buyer to be flexible and work across all One LSC sites. The Procurement & Supplies Team is embarking on an exciting period of change as we start our journey to become a single procurement department across the Lancashire and South Cumbria Region. The five Trusts are currently served by three Procurement Teams who are coming together and forming One LSC Procurement. The team will provide services to: • Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, • Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, • East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust plus Atlas BFW Management Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals). • University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust • North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. • Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust The Lead Buyer role is required within the Clinical / Non Clinical Teams, working with key stakeholders including clinicians, nursing colleagues, estates and facilities, Corporate and IT, to lead a range of procurement projects. The role briefly consists of leading on self-identified and allocated projects under the direction of the Senior Procurement Manager, delivering against agreed timescales and outcomes for the specified areas across all or some of the Trust’s within the scope of the Integrated Procurement Team. • Lead a range of clinical and non clinical procurement projects including planning and selection strategies; tendering and commercial dialogue. Involving close engagement with staff, including clinicians, nursing colleagues, finance, estates and facilities, Corporate and IT and external stakeholders to achieve a cost effective procurement of materials and/or services. • Plan, negotiate and deliver a cost reduction work plan for materials and/or services, working closely with clinical staff including senior managers and external stakeholders without compromising quality of service. • Assess and advise financial implications of contract awards to all stakeholders, reporting formally on the implications of supplier, service and product changes. Influence key internal stakeholders to accept any recommended product/service changes or if no agreement, escalate to the relevant senior team member. • Provide professional advice to Trust staff including senior managers in respect of the procurement process, including Public Procurement Legislation, UK Law, Trust Standing Financial Instructions and NHS Procurement Guidance. • Responsible for the tendering of complex and high value contracts typically from £100k to in excess of 5 million for services and materials, ensuring value for money and statutory procurement requirements are adhered to and achieving project sign off for all procurement decisions. Created in November 2024, which superseded the Lancashire Procurement Cluster created in 2017, The One LSC Procurement team provides strategic procurement, commercial, logistics and supply chain services to the Trust Partners – Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust and Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. The organisation is a shared service model, hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. The One LSC Procurement has four distinct service lines: - Procurement - Strategic Relationship Management - Systems & e-Commerce - Logistics and Supply Chain The Lead Buyer role can operate on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 40% or two days per week in the office. Owing to the need to develop high level working relationships with Trust stakeholders and suppliers, there is a requirement to work flexibly with regards to site working and be able to work from/attend meetings at sites across One LSC network. For the right candidate, there are opportunities to align base location to any of our main hub sites including Blackpool, Lancaster, Blackburn, Preston and across South Cumbria To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust by visiting our websitehttps://elht.nhs.uk/ This advert closes on Thursday 27 Aug 2026

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts - Nottingham

PermanentPart time

We require proactive and hardworking staff to work as part of a team within Catering Services. The role involves being an integrated part of the ward team providing Food and beverage services to the patients and maintaining the highest standard of cleaning to food preparation areas at ward level, ensuring at all times the highest degree of cleanliness, safety and care. In addition to the below summary , you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert. Food Service experience is desirable though full training will be given. Responsibilities will include Food and Beverage services to patients at ward level and daily cleaning tasks such as hard floors, equipment such as dishwashers, fixtures and fittings Replenishment of disposable commodities, i.e., soap, gel and hand towels as required and the removal of waste from ward kitchens to designated collection points. With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career! We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them. Our Team is tight knit and work well together. A subsidised staff restaurant is available on site which is open 7am-11pm 7 days a week. Annual Leave starts at 27 days a year plus bank holidays. There are also a number of staff discounts via NHS Discounts website. CATERING Service Duties Inform patients about the Hospital’s food offer and the procedure for any ad-hoc requests and help them to make an informed choice from the range of foods and beverages. Order food using the hospital’s electronic ordering devices. Liaise with nurses, caterers and dieticians to ensure patients food, nutrition/clinical needs and preferences are identified and met. Identify patients not eating sufficiently to the Nurse in Charge. Ensure appropriate feedback is given on the patient’s food service experience e.g. quality, quantity and choice. Provide information to the next food service assistant who is on duty using the guidelines provided to ensure a seamless service. Store food in accordance with manufactured guidelines and food safety legislation. Offer patients a choice of hot & cold beverages, as and when required a minimum of 5 times a day. Ensure a regular supply of fresh water is provided to each patient throughout the day. Serve the patients their choice and portion size of main dish, vegetables and accompaniments in an appealing and appetising way. Offer second portions if required. Ensure patients with special dietary requirements receive the appropriate food following liaison with the dietician or nurse. Identify appropriate meal choices to meet patient’s needs/preferences. Movement of food to wards/RDU as required adhering to food safety legislation. Maintain adequate stock levels to meet the needs of the patient e.g. milk, bread, tea, coffee, cereal, and preserves. Identify shortages of crockery and cutlery to the Facilities Team Leader. Ensure an appropriate supply of crockery and cutlery is available. Ensure efficient and safe use of cleaning equipment. Prepare the patients eating environment (day room/bedside table) to the standards stipulated in the ward manual according to where the patient wishes to eat, to ensure a relaxed environment. Clear cutlery/crockery and clean dayroom/bedside table following service promptly. Clean all surfaces and equipment in the kitchen according to the daily cleaning schedule. Carry out daily and weekly cleaning tasks as directed through the cleaning schedules and complete the required paperwork. This advert closes on Sunday 23 Aug 2026

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts - Nottingham

PermanentPart time

We require proactive and hardworking staff to work as part of a team within Catering Services. The role involves being an integrated part of the ward team providing Food and beverage services to the patients and maintaining the highest standard of cleaning to food preparation areas at ward level, ensuring at all times the highest degree of cleanliness, safety and care. In addition to the below summary , you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert. Food Service experience is desirable though full training will be given. Responsibilities will include Food and Beverage services to patients at ward level and daily cleaning tasks such as hard floors, equipment such as dishwashers, fixtures and fittings Replenishment of disposable commodities, i.e., soap, gel and hand towels as required and the removal of waste from ward kitchens to designated collection points. With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career! We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them. Our Team is tight knit and work well together. A subsidised staff restaurant is available on site which is open 7am-11pm 7 days a week. Annual Leave starts at 27 days a year plus bank holidays. There are also a number of staff discounts via NHS Discounts website. CATERING Service Duties Inform patients about the Hospital’s food offer and the procedure for any ad-hoc requests and help them to make an informed choice from the range of foods and beverages. Order food using the hospital’s electronic ordering devices. Liaise with nurses, caterers and dieticians to ensure patients food, nutrition/clinical needs and preferences are identified and met. Identify patients not eating sufficiently to the Nurse in Charge. Ensure appropriate feedback is given on the patient’s food service experience e.g. quality, quantity and choice. Provide information to the next food service assistant who is on duty using the guidelines provided to ensure a seamless service. Store food in accordance with manufactured guidelines and food safety legislation. Offer patients a choice of hot & cold beverages, as and when required a minimum of 5 times a day. Ensure a regular supply of fresh water is provided to each patient throughout the day. Serve the patients their choice and portion size of main dish, vegetables and accompaniments in an appealing and appetising way. Offer second portions if required. Ensure patients with special dietary requirements receive the appropriate food following liaison with the dietician or nurse. Identify appropriate meal choices to meet patient’s needs/preferences. Movement of food to wards/RDU as required adhering to food safety legislation. Maintain adequate stock levels to meet the needs of the patient e.g. milk, bread, tea, coffee, cereal, and preserves. Identify shortages of crockery and cutlery to the Facilities Team Leader. Ensure an appropriate supply of crockery and cutlery is available. Ensure efficient and safe use of cleaning equipment. Prepare the patients eating environment (day room/bedside table) to the standards stipulated in the ward manual according to where the patient wishes to eat, to ensure a relaxed environment. Clear cutlery/crockery and clean dayroom/bedside table following service promptly. Clean all surfaces and equipment in the kitchen according to the daily cleaning schedule. Carry out daily and weekly cleaning tasks as directed through the cleaning schedules and complete the required paperwork. This advert closes on Sunday 23 Aug 2026

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts - Nottingham

PermanentPart time

We require proactive and hardworking staff to work as part of a team within Cleaning Services. The role involves cleaning in Clinical and non-clinical areas providing and maintaining the highest standard of cleaning to all areas in all wards and departments, ensuring at all times the highest degree of cleanliness, safety and care. In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert. Cleaning experience is desirable though full training will be given. Responsibilities will include deep cleaning tasks such as hard floors, fixtures and fittings including sanitary areas of toilets, bath/shower areas. Replenishment of disposable commodities, i.e., soap, gel and hand towels as required and the removal of waste from all areas to designated collection points. With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career! We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Ensure a timely and accurate response to all cleaning requests. Work in partnership with the Ward Team, Facilities Team Leader/Assistant Facilities Manager. Assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards and infection control practices in the department as appropriate. Maintain the integrity and reputation of the department by effective communication and harmonious attitudes with patients, staff and visitors. Ensure patient dignity and privacy is respected at all times and report where you feel this has been breached. Safe use of cleaning equipment/assemble and dismantle cleaning equipment; order stock. Use effective and efficient cleansing/decontamination techniques across a range of skills. Suction clean/dry mop floors, spot clean floors and remove spillages. High dusting, damp dusting furniture, fixtures, fittings and ledges. Spot clean internal glass as necessary. Cleansing of wash hand basins, sinks, showers, WC’s and fittings. Replenish supplies. Cleansing of beds, bedside lockers. Cleanse and refill soap dispensers and paper towel holders. Removal of waste from wards and departments to designated collection points. Use of polishing/scrubbing machines for maintenance of hard floors. Use of extraction machine for carpet/upholstery cleaning. Routine curtain changes (bed/window/screen curtains). Making up of on-call and relatives overnight stay beds. Use of ride on cleaning equipment; sweeper, scrubber dryer and burnishing equipment. Undertaking any other relevant duties which are delegated from time to time. Safe handling of cleaning agents and dilution ratios. Hazardous chemicals to be kept securely in storage areas when not in use. All cleaning equipment must be decontaminated daily and maintained in a safe usable condition - faults must be reported to a Facilities Team Leader immediately. Attend training courses including on the job training and training in the use of specific machinery as required. Cleansing cupboards are to be decontaminated and kept tidy at all times. Cleansing of infected room/bays in accordance with NUH Infection Control & Prevention Policy. Close liaison with the cleaning services and team leader and ward manager in identifying additional cleans, such as isolation rooms and bed space terminal. To act as a buddy to new starters (after training). To ensure that a clean protective uniform is worn at all times when on duty and to use relevant Personal Protection Equipment in accordance with the policies provided by the Trust. Demonstrates cleaning procedures to new starters. Completes timesheets or similar work records. Ensure concentration while using cleaning equipment. To undertake isolation cleansing when required following Infection Control Isolation Policy and Procedures. To work in accordance with the Trust’s Policies and Procedures including COSHH, Manual Handling, Health and Safety, Infection Control and attend annual training. Descale baths, toilets, showerheads, tiles using specialist chemicals. Carry out specialist cleaning when required / with relevant training in: Theatres, Pharmacy, Laboratories, Labour Suite, Bioquell Training (Decontamination). This advert closes on Sunday 23 Aug 2026