Ward Catering Assistant
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Derriford Hospital PL6 8DH
Band 2 - £12.71 per hour Monday– Friday
£17.79 per hour on Saturdays and £23.08 on Sunday
2 x position 14.00 - 22.00 - working 37.5 hours per week 5 days out of 7 including weekends
6 x position 15.30 - 20.00 - working 22.5 hours per week 5 days out of 7 including weekends
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust are seeking dedicated and experienced Ward Catering Assistants to work at Derriford Hospital. This is a combined role, covering environmental cleaning and food and beverage services, helping to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment while supporting patients’ nutritional needs.
This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the well-being of patients while working in a friendly and supportive environment. This physically demanding role requires you to be on your feet for long periods and working efficiently in a busy environment.
This is a temporary contract.
Key Responsibilities
· Deliver high standards of ward and departmental cleaning, including sanitary areas, patient equipment, and enhanced cleans where required
· Maintain infection prevention and control standards in line with Trust policies
· Serve food and beverages to patients throughout the day, including breakfast, hot meals, and drinks
· Support patient menu selection and take meal orders using electronic tablets
· Prepare, regenerate, and serve food in line with food safety and hygiene regulations
· Monitor and record food temperatures, fridge temperatures, and cleaning checklists
· Maintain ward kitchens, stock rotation, and hygiene standards
· Engage with patients, families, and visitors in a friendly, respectful, and professional manner
· Work collaboratively with ward staff, supervisors, and catering teams
- Linen duties are including such as distribution, cleaning and maintaining of hospital linen.
About you
· Physically fit – able to work on your feet for long periods
· Previous experience in a catering, cleaning, or healthcare setting is desirable
· A passion for providing excellent customer service and patient care
· Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
· An understanding of food hygiene and health & safety regulations (training provided)
· A compassionate and friendly approach towards patients
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals (NHSP), owned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), works in partnership with hospital trusts to provide a bank of highly skilled temporary workers who want to work flexibly within the NHS.
Working through the NHSP bank means Trusts don’t have to rely on expensive agencies. Right now, we have over 126,000 members registered on our bank from various roles, grades and specialities, saving the NHS over £70 million each year. This money is then reinvested back into the NHS. Register today for various flexible working options and long-term placement opportunities.
In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits: –
· Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week!
· First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England
· Dedicated consultants
· Flexible working options
· Free DBS and free training
· Build holiday allowance.
· Support when you need it – 24/7 365 days
· Stakeholder pension scheme
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
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Pay: £12.71-£23.08 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you applying for the 15.30 - 20.00 Position?
- Are you applying for the 14.00 - 22.00 Position?
Experience:
- Food service industry: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
