FTC Ward Host

Ward Host – 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Nuffield Health Oxford Hospital
37.5 hours per week | Approx. £24,980 per year

We’re on the lookout for friendly, reliable people to join our team as Ward Hosts at Nuffield Health Oxford Hospital. You don’t need loads of experience — if you enjoy helping people and take pride in doing a good job, we’ll give you all the training you need.

In this role, you’ll help make patients feel comfortable and cared for by serving meals, keeping things clean and organised, and being a friendly face on the ward.

Where and when you’ll work

• Just a 5-minute walk from John Radcliffe Hospital
• No on-site parking available
• Shifts worked on a rota (5 out of 7 days)
• Shift times:
  7:00am – 2:30pm
  11:00am – 7:00pm
  1:00pm – 9:00pm

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing and serving meals to patients
• Offering tea, coffee and snacks throughout the day
• Chatting with patients and helping them feel at ease
• Keeping the ward pantry clean and tidy
• Washing up and helping with general day-to-day tasks
• Topping up vending machines
• Working closely with the kitchen and your team to keep things running smoothly

What we’re looking for

• A friendly, positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Someone who enjoys working as part of a team
• Basic reading and maths skills
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions

Bonus (but not essential):

• Food Hygiene Level 2

What you’ll get in return

Working with Sodexo is more than just a job — it’s a chance to build experience and be part of a supportive team.

• One free meal and one drink per shift
• Full uniform, shoes and PPE provided
• Full training provided — no experience needed
• Access to wellbeing support and a 24/7 virtual GP
• Employee discounts on popular high street brands
• Opportunities to learn new skills and develop
• Pension, life insurance and financial wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work scheme and volunteering opportunities

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

File Downloads

• UK Rewards and Benefits Guide. 2025.pdf
• Ward Hostess Job Description.doc