Non Clinical Support Worker

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Non Clinical Support Worker - Housekeeper The closing date is 30 November 2025 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust provides acute hospital care to the local population. An opportunity has arisen at Furness General Hospital for a Non-Clinical Support Worker on Ward 6. 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 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 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) 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. 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 Basic numeracy Experience Previous experience of working with the general public Basic cleaning skills To demonstrate an interest in learning and further training 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 name University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr