Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
You will be expected to work
Monday to Friday within regular office hours, as part of the ward team.
Alongside this you will also be expected to develop strong working
relationships with other departments such as estates and external suppliers.
You will be responsible for
ordering and maintaining stock of both clinical and non clinical supplies. You
will be the main contact for any maintenance work and will be expected to carry
out audits alongside the Ward Manager.
You will work alongside the
domestics to ensure the general upkeep of the ward is to a high standard.
Within your hours you will also assist with serving meals to the service users
and be responsible for liaising with catering and dietitians for service users
with special dietary requirements.
You will be expected to uphold the Trust Values in all areas of your work: honest, open, transparent, respectful, person first and in the centre, improve and be outstanding, relevant today, ready for tomorrow and families and carers matter.
All employees of the Trust are strongly
encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
At the time of advertising,
this role does not meet the minimum requirements (salary threshold or
occupational requirements) set by UK
Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason,
unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a visa for this role at this
moment in time.
Main duties of the job
You will contribute to the
safety, efficiency and general tidiness of the whole unit environment. Maintain
adequate supplies of stock and ad hoc items on the wards by monitoring stock
levels, ordering items as required, rotating stock.
Ensure bedrooms are prepared appropriately for admissions to the ward.
Support service users to keep their own property safe and support
individuals to use the laundry equipment as required.
Report any defective or damaged items, infestations or breakages and
arrange for the removal of items as required in accordance with Trust Waste
Disposal & Decontamination policies and procedures.
Maintain good working relationships and effective communication with all colleagues, service users and visitors whilst delivering the core duties of a house keeping service.
Adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures at all times.
Apply the code of confidentiality with regard to confidential information concerning service users and their care, colleagues and visitors in order not to compromise their safety or well-being.
All staff employed by the Trust must comply with the Trust's policies and procedures, undertake appropriate training required for their role.
In addition to the Trusts own responsibilities under Health and Social Care Act 2008, Code of Practise on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance for your safety, ALL staff (and contrcators) are responsible for ensuring their work adheres to this Code in the delivery of safe patient care.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide
a high standard of catering and general housekeeping duties within a mental
health inpatient environment. Duties will be carried out in line with national
standards of cleanliness, infection prevention & control and food safety.
Provide a full meal and snack service to
the service users on the wards.
Receive
and store all food in accordance with set standards and Trust policy.
Prepare
and pack menu items for service users to the required standard, in line with
the Trusts Food Safety, HACCP and Health & Safety policies &
procedures.
Regenerate/prepare
and serve meals and sundry items of food adhering to food distribution
timescales and in line with the Trusts Food Safety, HACCP and Health &
Safety policies & procedures.
Wash
all items, including all tableware used, following each meal service.
Ensure
the unit catering department is maintained to high standards of cleanliness at
all times in line with the Trusts Food Safety, HACCP and Health & Safety
policies & procedures.
Communicate
with multidisciplinary teams (nursing staff, catering and dietitians) to ensure
service users receive special diets in accordance with nutritional requirements,
allergy status and care plans.
Collate
and input data required for the ordering of special diets onto the catering
department food sheets.
Liaise
and communicate any menu changes and answer any queries relating to menu
changes with service users and nursing staff.
Maintain
accurate records in relation to food storage and regeneration of food in
accordance with Trust policy.
Prepare
for meal times ensuring menus are displayed in accordance with set standards.
Contribute to the safety, efficiency and
general tidiness of the whole unit environment.
Maintain adequate supplies of stock and
ad hoc items on the wards by monitoring stock levels, ordering items as
required, rotating stock and safely storing items.
Ensure bedrooms are prepared
appropriately for admissions to the ward.
Support service users to keep their own
property safe and support individuals to use the laundry equipment as required.
Report
any defective or damaged items, infestations or breakages and arrange for the removal
of items as required in accordance with Trust Waste Disposal &
Decontamination policies and procedures.
Undertake routine and ad hoc
environmental and equipment checks and audits as required.
Maintain cleaning of items as per ward
schedules.
Spot clean throughout the ward as
required.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
We are aware that an increasing number
of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job
application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated
content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide
a high standard of catering and general housekeeping duties within a mental
health inpatient environment. Duties will be carried out in line with national
standards of cleanliness, infection prevention & control and food safety.
Provide a full meal and snack service to
the service users on the wards.
Receive
and store all food in accordance with set standards and Trust policy.
Prepare
and pack menu items for service users to the required standard, in line with
the Trusts Food Safety, HACCP and Health & Safety policies &
procedures.
Regenerate/prepare
and serve meals and sundry items of food adhering to food distribution
timescales and in line with the Trusts Food Safety, HACCP and Health &
Safety policies & procedures.
Wash
all items, including all tableware used, following each meal service.
Ensure
the unit catering department is maintained to high standards of cleanliness at
all times in line with the Trusts Food Safety, HACCP and Health & Safety
policies & procedures.
Communicate
with multidisciplinary teams (nursing staff, catering and dietitians) to ensure
service users receive special diets in accordance with nutritional requirements,
allergy status and care plans.
Collate
and input data required for the ordering of special diets onto the catering
department food sheets.
Liaise
and communicate any menu changes and answer any queries relating to menu
changes with service users and nursing staff.
Maintain
accurate records in relation to food storage and regeneration of food in
accordance with Trust policy.
Prepare
for meal times ensuring menus are displayed in accordance with set standards.
Contribute to the safety, efficiency and
general tidiness of the whole unit environment.
Maintain adequate supplies of stock and
ad hoc items on the wards by monitoring stock levels, ordering items as
required, rotating stock and safely storing items.
Ensure bedrooms are prepared
appropriately for admissions to the ward.
Support service users to keep their own
property safe and support individuals to use the laundry equipment as required.
Report
any defective or damaged items, infestations or breakages and arrange for the removal
of items as required in accordance with Trust Waste Disposal &
Decontamination policies and procedures.
Undertake routine and ad hoc
environmental and equipment checks and audits as required.
Maintain cleaning of items as per ward
schedules.
Spot clean throughout the ward as
required.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
We are aware that an increasing number
of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job
application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated
content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Commitment to undertaking relevant training commensurate to the job role.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a demanding work environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an industrial cleaning and catering environment.
- Experience within a customer care/or a patient focused environment.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills. Able to communicate with service users, work colleagues and visitors in a courteous and sensitive manner.
- Ability to work without immediate supervision, being able to prioritise, and use own initiative.
- Positive can do attitude.
Desirable
- Basic Health & Safety awareness.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Smart appearance.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Flexible approach to working patterns, change and unpredictable environments.
- Caring, friendly attitude.
- Ability to deliver high standards of work at all times.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
- Basic literacy & numeric skills.
Desirable
- Health & Social Care Level 2.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Commitment to undertaking relevant training commensurate to the job role.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a demanding work environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an industrial cleaning and catering environment.
- Experience within a customer care/or a patient focused environment.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills. Able to communicate with service users, work colleagues and visitors in a courteous and sensitive manner.
- Ability to work without immediate supervision, being able to prioritise, and use own initiative.
- Positive can do attitude.
Desirable
- Basic Health & Safety awareness.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Smart appearance.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Flexible approach to working patterns, change and unpredictable environments.
- Caring, friendly attitude.
- Ability to deliver high standards of work at all times.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
- Basic literacy & numeric skills.
Desirable
- Health & Social Care Level 2.
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.
