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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

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust logo

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Happy to Talk Flexible WorkingWe Work FlexiblyPeople PromiseNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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

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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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