Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Hospitality Assistant

The closing date is 17 March 2026

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Hospitality Assistant to work at Isebrook Hospital, Wellingborough. The Post holder will be a part of a multi-disciplined team whose main task is to undertake general Facilities Domestic & Catering duties, Working in the cafe, removal of waste, communicating with ward and hotel services staff, maintaining strict confidentiality and being focused on maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for our staff, patients and visitors, and preparing, cooking and serving patient meals.

Hours: 14 hours per week.

Shift pattern: Wednesday 07.30-15.00 and Friday 07.00-14.30 (30 Minute unpaid break each day). Hours may be subject to change.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high-quality hospitality service to wards, departments, clinics and health centres in a way that is conducive to patient care ensuring legislative and operational policies are adhered to.
To undertake all cleaning tasks by following the cleaning specifications and by using the appropriate equipment and materials.
To prepare, assemble and cook food items for patient meal services
The Hospitality Assistant should work closely with other staff to ensure a safe and pleasant environment is provided for patients, staff and visitors.
To carry out all aspects of floor maintenance i.e. mopping & to always display "wet floor" warning cones when necessary and remove once floor areas are dry.
Regular removal of waste ensuring the correct use of bags and labelling procedures and ensuring that bags are disposed of in the correct waste bins in designated areas. Ensuring that clinical waste bags are secured with correct tape in accordance with hospital procedures and colour coding.
To use all chemicals/cleaning agents in a safe and economical manner and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. To only use chemicals which are supplied by the Trust.
To use machinery in a correct and safe manner and as per instructions/training and to ensure that all equipment is maintained and stored in a clean, tidy and safe condition.

About us

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

Date posted

03 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

270-TG762-CORP

Job locations

Isebrook Hospital

Irthlingborough Road

Wellingborough

NN8 1LP

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience in a similar role
General education including literacy and numeracy
Experience of teamwork
An understanding of the importance of hygiene
An understanding of the importance of health and safety

Knowledge

Essential

To be able to interpret written instructions

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience in a similar role
General education including literacy and numeracy
Experience of teamwork
An understanding of the importance of hygiene
An understanding of the importance of health and safety

Knowledge

Essential

To be able to interpret written instructions

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.