Ward Support Worker – IAAU/SDEC
The closing date is 31 May 2026
The post holder will be a valued member of the IAAU/SDEC Department team, working to support the busy clinical environment and the nursing and caring staff. They will have a dedicated role in providing and maintaining the department’s standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with departmental and trust processes and policies on the shop floor and non‑clinical areas such as the relatives room and staff wellbeing areas.
Main duties of the job
The postholder’s specific responsibilities within the team should be carried out under the supervision of the nurse in charge and are focused on maintaining high standards of cleanliness in relation to the patient environment, e.g. clinical rooms, clinical equipment and non‑clinical areas such as the storerooms.
The role will require you to order stock and non‑stock items, replenish and restock the storeroom and clinical trolleys in conjunction with a trained member of staff, ensure general tidiness within the clinical areas is maintained in areas such as the dirty utilities and staff bases, and uphold an expectation for the staff-only zones to be maintained to a high standard.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts – Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) – our partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world‑class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As teaching hospitals working with Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas – biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our partnership and our community.
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work‑life balance for our employees, which will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work‑life balance or a multi‑role career; if it works for you and the role, we’ll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee to ensure equality of access under the UK’s statutory right, based on patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work‑life balance.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our staff, in line with the NHS Constitution and the values of the NHS.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust and the unique benefits on offer to employees, visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/.
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We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please note that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for their role.
Person Specification
Educations & Qualification
- Good standard of secondary education to GCSE level or equivalent.
Knowledge, Training & Experience
- Previous experience of working within Healthcare, Hospital, or Care Environment.
- Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, visitors and staff.
- Experience with cleaning.
- Understanding of patient confidentiality and dignity.
- Evidence of clinical and professional development.
- Ability to prioritise workload according to changing environment/patient demands.
- Willingness to follow instructions, policies and infection control procedures.
- Knowledge of basic health and safety procedures.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions.
Employer name
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
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