Ward Host

Ward Host – Permanent Role

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

We’re looking for friendly, reliable people to join our team as Ward Hosts at Nuffield Health Oxford Hospital on a permanent basis. You don’t need previous healthcare experience — just a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a genuine desire to help people.

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, reassuring presence on the ward.

Where and when you’ll work

• Just a 5-minute walk from John Radcliffe Hospital
• No on-site parking available
• Working on a rota (5 out of 7 days) across 7 days a week
• Shift times include:
  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 comfortable and supported
• Keeping the ward pantry clean, tidy and well organised
• Washing up and helping with day-to-day tasks
• Topping up vending machines
• Working closely with the kitchen and ward team to keep everything running smoothly

What we’re looking for

• A friendly, positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Someone who enjoys working as part of a team
• Basic literacy and numeracy
• Willingness to follow instructions and learn on the job

Nice to have (but not essential):

• Food Hygiene Level 2

What you’ll get in return

Working with Sodexo means being part of a supportive team where your work really matters.

• 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 24/7 virtual GP
• Employee discounts on high street brands
• Opportunities to learn new skills and progress
• Pension scheme and life insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme and volunteering opportunities
• Financial wellbeing and salary support tool

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 fulfill 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 (3).doc