Job Description

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our Domestic Services and Ward Catering teams at the Royal Gwent 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 - 14:30 or 14:00 - 18:00 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 to cover service needs
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
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,833 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
4 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
040-EA142-1125
Job locations
Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential

• Basic general education
• Literate & Numerate
• Willingness to undertake future training as required by the post

Desirable

• BIFM/NVQ level 2

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare or hospitality environment

Skills
Essential

• Able to communicate effectively with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Capable of achieving and maintaining high standards
• Dependable & reliable with good time management skills.
• Able to remain effective under pressure
• Able to work as part of a team
• Self motivated and enthusiastic
• Excellent customer care skills
• Ability to give a positive impression of yourself and the organisation

Abilities
Essential

• Able to undertake manual handling requirements of the role
• Able to work under pressure
• Maintain concentration when undertaking tasks
• Able to cope with the movement of deceased
• Cleaning which may include bodily fluids

Desirable

• Welsh speaker

Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential

• Basic general education
• Literate & Numerate
• Willingness to undertake future training as required by the post

Desirable

• BIFM/NVQ level 2

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare or hospitality environment

Skills
Essential

• Able to communicate effectively with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Capable of achieving and maintaining high standards
• Dependable & reliable with good time management skills.
• Able to remain effective under pressure
• Able to work as part of a team
• Self motivated and enthusiastic
• Excellent customer care skills
• Ability to give a positive impression of yourself and the organisation

Abilities
Essential

• Able to undertake manual handling requirements of the role
• Able to work under pressure
• Maintain concentration when undertaking tasks
• Able to cope with the movement of deceased
• Cleaning which may include bodily fluids

Desirable

• Welsh speaker

Skills Required