Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen at Royal Lancaster Infirmary for a Non Clinical Support Worker on the Emergency Department. The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust provides acute hospital care to the local population, and we invite candidates who want to help us make a difference for our patients.
Main Duties of the Job
You will work in conjunction with all staff to maintain a clean and safe environment and ensure housekeeping jobs are completed satisfactorily. The role involves transporting patients around the department to radiology and to the admitting ward. Additional responsibilities include:
* To support clinical care delivery
* To co‑ordinate all patient facilities services within the ward area
* 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 the preparation of bed areas on discharge of patients
* Assist nursing staff with the feeding of patients who are unable to do so for themselves and complete food charts where necessary
* 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), Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH). Each hospital offers full emergency and consultant‑led services, while community care is delivered across Morecambe Bay. Our aim is to help people remain independent, improve health and manage conditions through high‑quality care, advice and support.
Details
Date posted: 11 February 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £24,465 a year (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
Reference number: 331-7712412-UHMB
Job location: 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
* Demonstrate an interest in learning and further education
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service 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
#J-18808-Ljbffr