Ward Host - Acute Medical Unit | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

This is a very exciting opportunity to be joining the Acute Medical Team as a Ward Host/Hostess.

You will be leading in ensuring our patient meals are ordered and supplies of beverages are readily available to our patients.

As part of the Team you will work closely with our nursing teams to ensure that fluids & beverages are recorded for our patients that are having their oral intake monitored.

Daily you will need to check stock and replenish stores on the ward to ensure we have sufficient catering supplies.

The role involves working with our patient group and being an integral part of the wider Acute Medical Team.

We are looking for a candidate that is able to work on their own initiative, has high standards of customer service and also has excellent communication skills.

The role would require you to work Monday to Friday 7am - 3pm.

Base Location

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date

5th November 2026

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

This advert closes on Sunday 25 Oct 2026