Job summary
Patient Services Assistants - Evening Housekeeper
o To carry out food regeneration at ward level, ensure that the regeneration procedure is followed to ensure food is held at the correct temperature both prior to and during service.
o To maintain the ward kitchen hygiene standards, ensuring it is clean and tidy at all times.
o To ensure good practice in relation to the stock rotation and the recording / discarding of out of date food.
o To monitor and record fridge temperatures daily in accordance with food safety regulations and report problems as appropriate.
o To ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
Work with the Ward Team, in partnership with the Hotel Services Supervisor, and Departmental supervision and management to contribute to the maintenance of a hygienic and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors to ensure the highest standards are met at all times.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with the Ward Team, in partnership with the Hotel Services Supervisor, and Departmental supervision and management to contribute to the maintenance of a hygienic and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors to ensure the highest standards are met at all times.
To ensure, in conjunction with the Hotel Services Supervisor or Ward Manager, that patients are provided with appropriate food and beverages at the agreed regular intervals throughout the day.
For further details please see attached JD&PS.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
1. Demonstrable Customer Care Experience
Desirable
2. Previous demonstrable healthcare experience
3. Previous demonstrable experience of cleaning
Qualifications
Essential
4. Proven GCSE's in English and Mathematics Grade A-D or Functional Skills level 2 in Maths and English or equivalent qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
5. Willing to undertake training relevant to the position
Desirable
6. Proven basic Health & Safety awareness
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
7. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
8. Ability to prioritise effectively and manage deadlines