About this role
Job summary
Ward Hostess
Various shift patterns - see below
Permanent
Salary: £25,272 per annum pro rata
Closing Date: Tuesday 16th June 2026
Interview Date: TBC
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.**
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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertiseand enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
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**PLEASE NOTE: This role is not eligible for sponsorship**
Shift Pattern:
21 hours - 7.00am to 2.30pm 12 hour and 15 hours shifts - 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Main duties of the job
Be responsible for all catering and domestic duties at ward level, carrying them out in accordance with Statutory guidelines and without detriment to patient care, to ensure a safe, clean environment is always maintained.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description Job responsibilities
Be responsible for the provision of a high quality food and beverage service at ward level, using an electronic menu ordering system. To regenerate food, maintaining appropriate temperature records. To comply with the requirements of Food Hygiene and Health and Safety legislation and local guidelines. Be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of the patient ward kitchen, equipment and serving area. Be responsible for ordering adequate provisions for the ward kitchen and maintain appropriate records relating to stock control. For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Dealing with people Customer Service and Customer Focused awareness To have an awareness of confidentiality Awareness of Food Hygiene Previous experience of working in a hospital / care environment
Qualification and Professional Training Essential
Good standard of general education
Desirable
GCSE English & Maths A-D grades Basic Food Hygiene level 1
Personal Qualities Essential
Flexible attitude and ability to work as part of a team and on their own Motivated and enthusiastic Adaptable Punctual and reliable
Desirable
Understanding the importance/ relevance of good basic hygiene
Skills and Abilities Essential
Must be able to fulfil the physical requirements of the role to include Manual handling, kneeling, bending, crouching, lifting, repetitive movements Good written and verbal communication Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality
Desirable
Accuracy and attention to detail
Other Essential
Flexibility to work the hours required of the post Able to pass Occupational Health clearance Adheres to dress code
Trust Values Essential
Effective open Communication Excellence and safety in all that we do Challenge but support expect respect and dignity Local Healthcare that inspires confidence
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Address George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
College Street
Nuneaton
CV10 7DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)