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 who enjoys being part of the wider team.
Main duties of the job
You will work in conjunction with all staff in order to maintain a clean and safe environment and ensure housekeeping jobs are completed in a satisfactory manner.
* 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 to receive, welcome and guide 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, the 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 have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various 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 main 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
27 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‑time, Part‑time
Reference number
331-7865573-UHMB
Job locations
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
Job description Job responsibilities
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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and qualifications (Essential)
* Good general education
* GCSE Maths
* GCSE English
Desirable
* NVQ or other similar qualification
Experience (Essential)
* Previous housekeeping experience/cleaning skills
* Manual handling experience
Desirable
* Previous experience working in a care setting
Skills, ability and knowledge (Essential)
* Good written and verbal communication
* Knowledge of diversity, equality and rights
* Basic hygiene skills – food handling, hand washing etc
* Team working
Desirable
* IT skills
* Awareness of NHS structure
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
Employer's website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk
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