Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Catering Patient Feeding Assistant Band 2

The closing date is 22 June 2025

Job summary

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, delivering care to more than 1.6 million people a year through our main hospitals: Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free. Here, at The Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust hospitals, we are passionate about delivering the highest quality care to all our patients. In order to help us maintain this, we are looking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated and committed individuals for the position of a Band 2 Catering Patient Feeding Assistant for BANK.

**VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE**

Main duties of the job

Royal Free World Class Values:

The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:1.1 General cleaning duties in accordance with cleaning schedules.1.2 Food Services in Patient Services area, delivering to wards and assisting in hospitality, coffee shop, restaurant and general rflps catering service needs, as needed.1.3 To assist where necessary/appropriate with basic food preparation, including vegetables, fruit, salads, sandwiches etc.1.4 To prepare the meal services areas with the necessary service equipment, cutlery, condiments, food etc. as directed by the Supervisor.1.5 To ensure that all food is served is to a high standard and always bearing in expiry dates, allergens, portion control, content, temperature, appearance and complying with all relevant food safety standards.1.6 To assist with the safe and effective cleaning of meal service areas andequipment after service.1.7 To use the correct operation of cleaning equipment and dishwashingmachines.1.8 To observe the Food Hygiene & Safety Regulations at all times.1.9 To maintain high standards of personal hygiene and a clean and tidyappearance, in accordance with the Hygiene Policy and current legislation.1.10 The preparation of minor records as instructed by the Supervisor.1.11 To attend training sessions as required and complete any online training. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JD and PS.

About us

We are looking for catering assistants to support the delivery of catering services to patients, visitors and staff at the Royal Free Hospital location in Hampstead, NW3 2QG. The successful candidates for this entry level position will learn the basics of hospital catering and be expected to demonstrate enthusiasm and flexibility in delivering a world class service.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion.

Details

Date posted

13 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£15.20 an hour Hourly Paid

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

391-3681-BANK

Job locations

Hampstead

London

NW3 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

To help prepare, pack and deliver meals and catering supplies as required towards and other service areas. To assist with general duties in Patient ServicesDepartment packing areas, cold rooms, dishwashing area, Staff Restaurant,Hospitality and associated areas.

The successful candidate is required to be able demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification.

If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Royal Free bank team at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JD and PS.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To help prepare, pack and deliver meals and catering supplies as required towards and other service areas. To assist with general duties in Patient ServicesDepartment packing areas, cold rooms, dishwashing area, Staff Restaurant,Hospitality and associated areas.

The successful candidate is required to be able demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification.

If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Royal Free bank team at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JD and PS.

Person Specification

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Able to read and write English
  • Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the service
  • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
  • Time management and organisational skills

Experience

Desirable

  • Demonstrate previous experience in a catering environment

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrate ability to meet trust values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic food hygiene certificate

Desirable

  • Working towards NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • Sympathetic attitude to patients and relatives, who may be extremely distressed or anxious..
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels.

Desirable

  • The ability to manage conflict and identify where escalation to senior staff is necessary.

Others

Essential

  • Able to stand long periods of time, bend to clean high and low and use cleaning chemicals.
Person Specification

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Able to read and write English
  • Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the service
  • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
  • Time management and organisational skills

Experience

Desirable

  • Demonstrate previous experience in a catering environment

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrate ability to meet trust values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic food hygiene certificate

Desirable

  • Working towards NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • Sympathetic attitude to patients and relatives, who may be extremely distressed or anxious..
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels.

Desirable

  • The ability to manage conflict and identify where escalation to senior staff is necessary.

Others

Essential

  • Able to stand long periods of time, bend to clean high and low and use cleaning chemicals.

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hampstead

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hampstead

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Patient Feeding Manager

Sid Hadj Youcef

sid.hadjyoucef@nhs.net

02077940500

Details

Date posted

13 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£15.20 an hour Hourly Paid

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

391-3681-BANK

Job locations

Hampstead

London

NW3 2QG


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