Non Clinical Support Worker – Housekeeper
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Job Summary
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust provides acute hospital care to the local population. An opportunity has arisen at Royal Lancaster Infirmary for a Non-Clinical Support Worker on Central Delivery Suite. We would invite candidates who want to help us make a difference for our patients.
We are excited to be able to offer this role to someone who is a committed member of staff and enjoys being part of the wider team.
Main duties of the job
* To support clinical care delivery
* To co‑ordinate all patient facilities services within the ward area
* Ordering of supplies for the ward and maintaining stores
* To ensure that the ward is a safe, clean, tidy and comfortable environment
* Ensure that food is available to meet the patients' needs
* Assist the ward staff in receiving, welcoming and guiding patients and visitors onto the ward
* Assist in daily bed making
* Assist in the preparation of bed areas on transfer and discharge of patients
* Ensure all patients are afforded privacy and dignity throughout their stay
* Ensure that there is an adequate linen supply throughout the day
* Respond to health emergencies as appropriate
About Us
We operate from three main hospitals – Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal – as well as a number of community healthcare premises, including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. FGH and the RLI offer a range of General Hospital services with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non‑life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Details
Date posted: 21 November 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: 2
Salary: £24,465 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 331‑L20151125
Job locations: Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RP
Person Specification
Essential
* Good general education
* Basic numeracy
* Previous experience of working with the general public
* Basic cleaning skills
Desirable
* To demonstrate an interest in learning and further training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RP
Website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk
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