Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

Catering Assistant

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Job summary

Iris Ward is part of the comprehensive eating disorder service provided at St Ann's Hospital through Specialist Services at Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust. St Ann's Eating Disorder Service also comprises a large outpatient department, which provides care and treatment to those with eating disorders in North Central and North East London, and a day programme.

Iris Ward is a QED accredited service, rated as 'Good' by the CQC in September 2019. We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and dynamic Catering assistant to be part of our team Eating Disorder Service- Iris ward. The Iris ward is a 20 bedded unit for the care and treatment of females and males aged 18 and above who have eating disorders.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in this interesting and specialised area of mental health care. This catering assistant role on the Iris Ward is ideal for someone who is motivated and is inspired to instil positive change as well ensuring that patient nutritional needs are met.

You can also see us featured on Louis Theroux's Talking to Anorexia on BBC iPlayer.

We will ensure that you are provided with the additional skills and knowledge in order to provide excellent care and you will be supported through an induction period when you start. Other benefits include generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working, and salary sacrifice schemes (including cars, bicycles and home electronics).

Main duties of the job

To deliver a meal service to patients on the eating disorder unit, either by cooking or plating and ensuring that both presentation standards and portioning guidance are met. To carry out dishwashing duties, cleaning of equipment and cleaning of the kitchen and associated areas.

About us

BEHMHT is a multiple award-winning, combined mental health (MH) and community Trust providing local, regional and national healthcare services. We are one of the largest employers in North London with over 3000 staff delivering a range of mental health and community services to a population of over one million. In Enfield, we provide a full range of child and adult community health services, which over the last few years has been integrating with its mental health services to provide better and more holistic care.

Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust wishes to encourage people who have experienced mental health problems to apply for any post within the Trust for which they meet the person specification.

The Trust is committed to flexible working and wherever possible will endeavour to accommodate requests for specific working patterns taking into account service needs.

Details

Date posted

19 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£26,696 a year pa pro rata inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

306-BEH-334-D

Job locations

St Ann's Hospital

St Ann’s Road

London

N15 3TH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a link to the job description and person specification for further information on the job responsibilities and role requirements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a link to the job description and person specification for further information on the job responsibilities and role requirements.

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 / City and Guilds or equivalent in Catering or Advance food hygiene

Desirable

  • Good general education.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

  • Experience working in a catering environment.

Desirable

  • Experience working in large scale catering.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential

  • Good customer care skills.
  • Must be physically fit as the post is physically demanding.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work within multidisciplinary team autonomously.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Essential

  • Commitment to equal opportunities.
  • Commitment to service user and carer involvement.
Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 / City and Guilds or equivalent in Catering or Advance food hygiene

Desirable

  • Good general education.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

  • Experience working in a catering environment.

Desirable

  • Experience working in large scale catering.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential

  • Good customer care skills.
  • Must be physically fit as the post is physically demanding.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work within multidisciplinary team autonomously.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Essential

  • Commitment to equal opportunities.
  • Commitment to service user and carer involvement.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

St Ann's Hospital

St Ann’s Road

London

N15 3TH


Employer's website

http://www.beh-mht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

St Ann's Hospital

St Ann’s Road

London

N15 3TH


Employer's website

http://www.beh-mht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Inpatient dietitian

Emma Stanbridge

emma-jane.stanbridge1@nhs.net

02087026240

Details

Date posted

19 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£26,696 a year pa pro rata inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

306-BEH-334-D

Job locations

St Ann's Hospital

St Ann’s Road

London

N15 3TH


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