Job summary
Job Title - Ward Hostess
Hours per week -Numerous post available:
16.00-19.00-9 hours per week
16.00-19.00 - 12 hours per week
16.00-19.00 -15 hours per week
Perm/Fixed Term - Permanent
Salary - £20,669 - £21,318 per annum pro rata
Closing Date: 5th May 2023
Interview Date: TBC
To provide a food and beverage service to patients
This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertiseand enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
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Main duties of the job
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES? Part of a ward-based team responsible for the provision of food and beverage service to 24/26 in patients,and the cleaning of the kitchen area.? To observe correct use and care of equipment, reporting faults and defects as necessary.? To regenerate food, maintaining appropriate temperature records and serve meals following advice fromclinical staff.? To comply with the requirements of Food Hygiene and Health and Safety legislation and local guidelines.? To provide the beverage service to patients following clinical advice, including collection, preparation anddistribution of water jugs and beakers.? Be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of kitchen and serving area, including crockery, cutlery,kitchen utensils and food trolley.? Where necessary assist patients with meal ordering.? Ensure adequate provisions are supplied to ward kitchen area and maintain appropriate records relatingto stock control.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care'takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits:On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, on-site discounted gym, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
To ensure patients receive correct nutrition and hydration.
To observe correct use and care of equipment, reporting faults and defects as necessary.
Ensure adequate provisions are supplied to ward kitchen area and maintain appropriate records relating to stock control.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
To ensure patients receive correct nutrition and hydration.
To observe correct use and care of equipment, reporting faults and defects as necessary.
Ensure adequate provisions are supplied to ward kitchen area and maintain appropriate records relating to stock control.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Desirable
- oDealing with people
- oCustomer Service and Customer Focused awareness
- oTo have an awareness of confidentiality
- oAwareness of Food Hygiene
- oPrevious experience of working in a hospital / care environment
Qualification and Professional Training
Essential
- oGood standard of general education
Desirable
- oGCSE English & Maths A-D grades
- oBasic Food Hygiene level 1
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oMust be able to fulfil the physical requirements of the role to include
- oManual handling, kneeling, bending, crouching, lifting, repetitive movements
- oGood written and verbal communication
- oAbility to understand the importance of confidentiality
Desirable
- oAccuracy and attention to detail
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oFlexible attitude and ability to work as part of a team and on their own
- oMotivated and enthusiastic
- oAdaptable
- oPunctual and reliable
Desirable
- oUnderstanding the importance/ relevance of good basic hygiene
Other
Essential
- oFlexibility to work the hours required of the post
- oAble to pass Occupational Health clearance
- oAdheres to dress code
Trust Values
Essential
- Effective open Communication
- Excellence and safety in all that we do
- Challenge but support
- expect respect and dignity
- Local Healthcare that inspires confidence
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Desirable
- oDealing with people
- oCustomer Service and Customer Focused awareness
- oTo have an awareness of confidentiality
- oAwareness of Food Hygiene
- oPrevious experience of working in a hospital / care environment
Qualification and Professional Training
Essential
- oGood standard of general education
Desirable
- oGCSE English & Maths A-D grades
- oBasic Food Hygiene level 1
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oMust be able to fulfil the physical requirements of the role to include
- oManual handling, kneeling, bending, crouching, lifting, repetitive movements
- oGood written and verbal communication
- oAbility to understand the importance of confidentiality
Desirable
- oAccuracy and attention to detail
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oFlexible attitude and ability to work as part of a team and on their own
- oMotivated and enthusiastic
- oAdaptable
- oPunctual and reliable
Desirable
- oUnderstanding the importance/ relevance of good basic hygiene
Other
Essential
- oFlexibility to work the hours required of the post
- oAble to pass Occupational Health clearance
- oAdheres to dress code
Trust Values
Essential
- Effective open Communication
- Excellence and safety in all that we do
- Challenge but support
- expect respect and dignity
- Local Healthcare that inspires confidence
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
