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Mealtime Assistant / Housekeeper

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Salisbury, SP28BJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,272

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

8 October 2026

8 days left

Job description

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 ...

  • 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.

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.

Experience

Essential: - Experience of food service

Desirable: - Experience of food service in a busy Healthcare setting

Experience

Essential: - Experience of working as ateam

Desirable: - experience of working as a team in a Healthcare setting

Experience

Essential: - Proven communication skills

Desirable: - Proven communication skill with in a healthcare team

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

24 September 2026

Last checked

28 September 2026

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About the employer

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Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

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