Job summary
- Main area
- Spinal Injuries
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (10.00-18.00)
- Job ref
- 269-SFT9974
- Employer
- Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Salisbury
- Salary
- £25,272 Per Annum Pro rata if part time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Mealtime Assistant / Housekeeper
Band 2
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job overview
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive individual to join our in-patient team based on the Unit. This ward-based role is essential in maintaining a high-quality service by supporting patients’ nutritional needs and contributing positively to the overall ward environment. Also, liaise effectively with other departments to coordinate day-to-day patient care and safety.
Please note: we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.
Main duties of the job
- To support and assist Sister/Charge Nurse in meeting patients’ and visitors’ needs through the performing of a variety of duties.
- To assist patients with spinal cord injury to eat and drink in a safe and timely manner.
- To consistently maintain a high standard of cleanliness while working with Housekeeping Team.
- To ensure supplies of essential items are always available
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Working for our organisation
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.
With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.
We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.
Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of food service
Desirable criteria
- Experience of food service in a busy Healthcare setting
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working as ateam
Desirable criteria
- experience of working as a team in a Healthcare setting
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Proven communication skill with in a healthcare team
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amanda White
- Job title
- Resource Co-ordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01722 425144
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