Facilities Operatives (Ward Catering & Domestic) Royal Gwent Hospital

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.ukIf you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment processJob OverviewWe are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our Domestic Services and Ward Catering teams at the Royal Gwent Hospital to support increased demand during the winter period.As part of our Estates and Facilities team, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. You will also support the delivery of a nutritious meal and beverage service to patients, ensuring their dietary needs are met with care and professionalism.These roles are essential to the smooth running of our hospitals and directly contribute to patient wellbeing and recovery.The shifts patterns are as follows: -Domestic - 07:00 - 14:30 or 14:00 - 18:00 over various days, including weekend working i.e. four or three shifts per week.Ward Catering – 07:30 - 15:30 or 17:00 - 20:00 over various days, including weekend working i.e. four or three shifts per week.These posts are fixed term until 31/03/2026 to cover service needsMain duties of the jobDomestic Assistant – Main Duties Follow standard cleaning procedures to clean patient areas, wards, clinical spaces, and public areas to a high standard Follow infection prevention and control procedures Safely use cleaning equipment and materials Work as part of a team to ensure all areas are maintained to NHS cleanliness standards Report any maintenance or safety issues promptlyWard Catering Assistant – Main Duties Assist in the preparation and delivery of patient food & beverage service for all meal and drink rounds. Ensure meals are served correctly and in line with patients dietary requirements Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in ward kitchen areas Record food temperatures and follow food safety procedures Communicate effectively with patients and ward staffWorking for our organisationAneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.Education & TrainingEssential criteriaBasic general educationLiterate & NumerateWillingness to undertake future training as required by the postDesirable criteriaBIFM/NVQ level 2Knowledge and ExperienceEssential criteriaExperience of working in a healthcare or hospitality environmentSkillsEssential criteriaAble to communicate effectively with good interpersonal skillsAbility to follow instructions and proceduresCapable of achieving and maintaining high standardsDependable & reliable with good time management skills.Able to remain effective under pressureAble to work as part of a teamSelf motivated and enthusiasticExcellent customer care skillsAbility to give a positive impression of yourself and the organisationAbilitiesEssential criteriaAble to undertake manual handling requirements of the roleAble to work under pressureMaintain concentration when undertaking tasksAble to cope with the movement of deceasedCleaning which may include bodily fluidsDesirable criteriaWelsh speaker