Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within Forest Holme Hospice for the position of Ward Support Assistant/Hostess We are looking for a motivated individual to support meal delivery, drinks rounds and general duties to support the patients and team. If you have excellent communication skills and a compassionate manner, this could be the post for you. The successful applicant will need to be able to use their own initiative as well as take instructions from the nursing team. The role would require you to work Monday to Friday and the hours would be 07:00-15:00. Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. There is a possible move for this servicewhen this role and base of work will relocate to Bournemouthsite. in 2025. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the post holder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions. Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 153-SP04371 Job locations Poole Longfleet Road Poole BH15 2JB Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good Standard of General Education Experience Essential Customer Care Experience Technical Skills and Competencies Essential Basic understanding of nutritional needs and requirements for patient recovery Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good Standard of General Education Experience Essential Customer Care Experience Technical Skills and Competencies Essential Basic understanding of nutritional needs and requirements for patient recovery 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. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Poole Longfleet Road Poole BH15 2JB Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)