Job summary
30 hours per week
5 x 6 hour shifts including
weekends and bank holidays
The post holder is a
member of the Facilities Team based in Housekeeping and Domestic Services and
will be responsible for carrying out catering and cleaning duties across the Cheswold
Park Hospital site, reporting to Housekeeping and Domestic Supervisors and the
Housekeeping Manager. The role requires
flexibility in approach to the duties.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
For full job description, please see attached supporting
documents.
Main duties of the job
The
main duties of the role will be to clean all areas following the National
Standards of Cleanliness, this includes signing off sheets to confirm the work
has been completed.
Serve
food, complete relevant paperwork which include food temperature checks.
Prepare
small amounts of food from the freezer.
Work
as a team and be able to prioritise your workload.
Potential
for overtime if needed to cover sickness and holidays.
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.
We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can
prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such
applications will be considered alongside all other applications.
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
To
provide a high standard of domestic, catering and general household duties
within a ward environment for people with mental health problems. Duties will
be carried out in line with the National standards of cleanliness.
All
members of hospital staff are required to respect the confidentiality of
matters relating to patients, and report any adverse incidents to their Line
Manager.
Establish
and maintain good working relationships and clear areas of communications with
ward staff and service users whilst delivering the core duties of a
housekeeping service
Receive and store all food in accordance
with set standards and Trust policy.
Maintain accurate records in relation to
food storage and regeneration of food in accordance with Trust policy.
To
regenerate/prepare and serve meals and sundry items of food in accordance with
set standards. Provide and prepare ad
hoc meals when requested by service user, liaising with named nurse to ensure
care plans are followed.
To prepare for meal times ensuring menus
are displayed in accordance with set standards.
To prepare for the requisitioning of
sundry items of food, cleaning materials, linen and equipment for authorisation
by the Clinical or Facilities Service Manager.
Remove
and store dirty linen to appropriate storage area with due care and attention
to moving and handling techniques.
To store linen personal clothing as
laundered and ensure sufficient stocks are available at all times to meet
service user requirements.
To launder bed linen within the unit as
required and in accordance with Trust policy.
Support
Service users in guiding them to use laundry equipment when required.
Communicate
with multidisciplinary teams (nursing staff, catering, dieticians and
facilities) to ensure service users receive special diets in accordance with
nutritional requirements and care plans.
Liaise
and communicate any menu changes and answer any queries relating to menu
changes with service users and nursing staff.
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
To
provide a high standard of domestic, catering and general household duties
within a ward environment for people with mental health problems. Duties will
be carried out in line with the National standards of cleanliness.
All
members of hospital staff are required to respect the confidentiality of
matters relating to patients, and report any adverse incidents to their Line
Manager.
Establish
and maintain good working relationships and clear areas of communications with
ward staff and service users whilst delivering the core duties of a
housekeeping service
Receive and store all food in accordance
with set standards and Trust policy.
Maintain accurate records in relation to
food storage and regeneration of food in accordance with Trust policy.
To
regenerate/prepare and serve meals and sundry items of food in accordance with
set standards. Provide and prepare ad
hoc meals when requested by service user, liaising with named nurse to ensure
care plans are followed.
To prepare for meal times ensuring menus
are displayed in accordance with set standards.
To prepare for the requisitioning of
sundry items of food, cleaning materials, linen and equipment for authorisation
by the Clinical or Facilities Service Manager.
Remove
and store dirty linen to appropriate storage area with due care and attention
to moving and handling techniques.
To store linen personal clothing as
laundered and ensure sufficient stocks are available at all times to meet
service user requirements.
To launder bed linen within the unit as
required and in accordance with Trust policy.
Support
Service users in guiding them to use laundry equipment when required.
Communicate
with multidisciplinary teams (nursing staff, catering, dieticians and
facilities) to ensure service users receive special diets in accordance with
nutritional requirements and care plans.
Liaise
and communicate any menu changes and answer any queries relating to menu
changes with service users and nursing staff.
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
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 Certificate in Food Safety or willing to undertake and successfully complete within 12 months * (can be obtained through SWYPFT).
- Basic literacy and numeric skills.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a demanding work environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an industrial cleaning and/or catering environment.
- Experience within a customer care/or a patient focused environment.
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).
Special Knowledge & 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.
Training
Essential
- Commitment to undertaking relevant training commensurate to the job role.
Person Specification
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 Certificate in Food Safety or willing to undertake and successfully complete within 12 months * (can be obtained through SWYPFT).
- Basic literacy and numeric skills.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a demanding work environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an industrial cleaning and/or catering environment.
- Experience within a customer care/or a patient focused environment.
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).
Special Knowledge & 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.
Training
Essential
- Commitment to undertaking relevant training commensurate to the job role.
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.
