University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Facilities Open Day – Join Our Housekeeping & Catering Team

The closing date is 14 January 2026

Job summary

Are you searching for a rewarding new job in 2026 where you can make a real difference?

Join us at our Facilities Open Day!

Come along during the times listed to meet our team, learn more about the roles available, and discover what it's like to work with us. There's no need to book--just drop in for a chat. If you're interested, we'll be holding interviews on the day for anyone who would like to be considered for a position.

You'll get to speak to our friendly teams about what a typical day looks like working at UHD, how we operate and our values, as well as the benefits of working for the NHS.

We've got part-time and full-time positions available across housekeeping and catering. We're looking for housekeeping supervisors, housekeeping assistants, Chefs, catering and retail assistants, and waste operatives- previous experience in these roles would be advantageous.

So why join #TeamUHD?

  • Enhanced annual leave starting at 27 days - PLUS Bank Holidays
  • Training/development opportunities
  • Access to health and wellbeing services
  • Enrolment into the generous NHS pension scheme
  • NHS discounts at thousands of retailers with a Blue Light Card
  • Salary saving schemes such as home electronics, bike and car schemes

Please note: Applications submitted via this advert will not be shortlisted. Attendance at the open day is the way to be considered for these roles.

Times:9:00am - 12:00

Date: Saturday 17 January 2026

Location: Education Centre, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Ln E, BH7 7DW

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached job descriptions and person specifications for further details about the available roles.

Please click the link to apply for the job which will take you to Trac, where all documents are available.

Housekeeping Vacancies:

  • Housekeeping Supervisor
  • Housekeeping Assistant
  • Housekeeping Waste Operator

Catering Vacancies:

  • Chef
  • Retail Catering Assistant
  • Patient Catering Assistant

About us

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Details

Date posted

29 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £26,598 a year pa pr

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

153-CO05447

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job descriptions and person specifications for further details about the available roles.

Please click the link to apply for the job which will take you to Trac, where all documents are available.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job descriptions and person specifications for further details about the available roles.

Please click the link to apply for the job which will take you to Trac, where all documents are available.

Person Specification

Skills

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  • Essential criteria

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Experience

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Qualifications

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Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Essential criteria

Desirable

  • Desirable criteria

Experience

Essential

  • Essential criteria

Desirable

  • Desirable criteria

Qualifications

Essential

  • Essential criteria

Desirable

  • Desirable criteria

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 details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Directorate Manager - Facilities

Philip Watson

philip.watson5@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

29 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £26,598 a year pa pr

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

153-CO05447

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


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