Non Clinical Support Worker - Housekeeper
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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Non Clinical Support Worker - Housekeeper
The closing date is 05 November 2026
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 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
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
331-8349347-UHMB
Job locations
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
United Kingdom
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/
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
- Basic numeracy
- Basic literacy
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake NVQ
Experience
Essential
- Previous housekeeping experience
- Manual handling experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a care setting
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Clear and effective communication
- Respect, dignity and supportive of equality, diversity and quality
- Good basic hygiene skills (e.g. hand washing, food handling etc)
- Following instructions and giving feedback to seniors
- Team working evidence
- Evidence of independent working
Desirable
- IT skills
- Awareness of NHS structure and issues
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Adaptable to changing needs of service
- Self-motivated, flexible and approchable
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Good general education
- Basic numeracy
- Basic literacy
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake NVQ
Experience
Essential
- Previous housekeeping experience
- Manual handling experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a care setting
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Clear and effective communication
- Respect, dignity and supportive of equality, diversity and quality
- Good basic hygiene skills (e.g. hand washing, food handling etc)
- Following instructions and giving feedback to seniors
- Team working evidence
- Evidence of independent working
Desirable
- IT skills
- Awareness of NHS structure and issues
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Adaptable to changing needs of service
- Self-motivated, flexible and approchable
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
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
CDS Ward Manager
Fiona Ducksbury
01524583850
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
331-8349347-UHMB
Job locations
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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