Job overview

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our Domestic Services and Ward Catering teams at Chepstow Community 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 - 15:00 or 15:00 – 19:30 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.

Main duties of the job

Domestic 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 promptly

Ward 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 staff

Working for our organisation

Aneurin 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.