Caterer/Porter

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 29 November 2024

Job summary

Are you friendly, keen to learn, and a team player? If so keep reading as this could be your opportunity to join our well established team here on Starling ward at Richardson Community Hospital Ward. We are seeking to appoint to the caterer/porter. This is a hybrid role unique to the community hospitals , that is both rewarding and satisfying, working with staff to ensure our patients are cared for in a great environment

As a team we strive towards delivering a high standard of care and this is reflected in the feedback we receive from the patients and relatives who have had experience of being on our ward.

Main duties of the job

As a caterer/porter you will provide a high standard of food preparation and service for both hot and cold food and drinks. Ensuring the kitchen and dining areas are kept clean and tidy. Within this role you will provide simple porter duties, such as rubish and linen removal from the ward. You must be able to work effectively as part of a team as well as being able to use your initiative when required. This role is shifting working days including weekends.

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You will possess good organisational skills and be able to contribute to the development of flexible working arrangements within the team.

Starling ward is a rehabiltation ward that supports the needs of the patients , promoting independence is paramount in order to get the optimum outcome for the patient and also specialise in palliative and end of life care.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Date posted

15 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9439-24-1167

Job locations

Richardson Community Hospital

Victoria Road

Barnard Castle

DL12 8HT

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of the caterer/porter on the ward includes:

To clean and wash all kitchen and service items in an efficient manor with high attention to detail and in line with company and COSHH standards

Be completely patient focused, working together with the team to provide an efficient and effective service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of the caterer/porter on the ward includes:

To clean and wash all kitchen and service items in an efficient manor with high attention to detail and in line with company and COSHH standards

Be completely patient focused, working together with the team to provide an efficient and effective service.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Good standard of literacy

Desirable

NVQ level 2 in care, previous experience within a care setting

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Previous experience , ideally in a hospital setting. Be able to work effectively under direct supervision as part of a multi disciplinary team

Qualifications

Essential

Excellent communication skills. Be aware of own competency level.

Desirable

Computer literacy or willing to undertake training

Special Requirements

Essential

Flexible and adaptable. Demonstrate a caring and friendly attitude towards patients and colleagues.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Good standard of literacy

Desirable

NVQ level 2 in care, previous experience within a care setting

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Previous experience , ideally in a hospital setting. Be able to work effectively under direct supervision as part of a multi disciplinary team

Qualifications

Essential

Excellent communication skills. Be aware of own competency level.

Desirable

Computer literacy or willing to undertake training

Special Requirements

Essential

Flexible and adaptable. Demonstrate a caring and friendly attitude towards patients and colleagues.

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.