Ward Host in Portsmouth

b Overview /b p In this Ward Host role, you support the patient dining experience by serving meals and drinks, accommodating dietary and cultural needs, and keeping ward dining areas clean and welcoming. You will collaborate with nursing teams and catering staff to ensure meals align with treatment plans and patient preferences. The role involves managing snack provision, water access, and menu information, with opportunities to work across multiple sites or in a fixed shift pattern. This is a patient‑facing, team‑oriented position within the NHS Trust that emphasizes compassionate care and reliable service. /p b Responsibilities /b ul li Take and respect meal preferences with patients and consider dietary/religious needs /li li Serve meals and beverages and assist patients with access to cutlery and condiments /li li Coordinate with nursing staff about treatment plans and dietary requirements /li li Communicate daily with catering staff and, when needed, with the catering manager to plan meals /li li Manage snacks and water access for patients, including during appointments away from the ward /li li Oversee food stores and ensure a range of drinks and out‑of‑hours items are available /li li Complete daily documentation under supervision of the hostess team leader /li li Assist patients with menu cards and explain choices /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Level 2 Hygiene Certificate /li li Experience of working alone and within a team /li li Experience in a changing environment /li li Desirable: catering, host or housekeeping experience; caring for people with healthcare needs /li /ul ul li Caring approach /li li Good communication skills /li li Ability to follow instructions and use initiative /li li Teamwork and collaboration /li li Self-motivation /li li Basic computer skills /li /ul