Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
About
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an award winning NHS Foundation Trust which provides hospital and community health services in North Tyneside, and hospital, community health and adult social care services in Northumberland.
Contact
Address: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Human Resources Department, Northumbria House, 7/8 Silver Fox Way, Cobalt Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE27 0QJ
Contact Number: 0191 2031415 Option 2
Key details
Location
Trustwide, Alnwick, NE66 2NS
Contract type & working pattern
Contract: Bank
Hours: Flexible working - 0 hours per week (As and when)
Salary
Salary: £24,169 pro rata per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 2
Specialty
Main area: Bank Catering Assistant
Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work for an organisation that was voted the best acute and combined acute and community trust in the country, based on the experience of its staff (NHS Staff Survey 2022). You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, and some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep.
What the Northumbria Way means for you
* Extensive staff health and well-being programme including access to our specialist Wellbeing Hub
* Support and connection through a variety of Staff Network groups
* A range of flexible working opportunities
* Generous annual leave and pension scheme
* Access to lease car and home electronics scheme (qualifying criteria applies)
* Opportunities to improve your professional development through our vast training programmes
* On-site nursery places via salary sacrifice
* Access to savings scheme via salary sacrifice with Northumberland Community Bank
Job overview
Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management (NHFM) provides specialist project management, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. We require reliable, enthusiastic and motivated Catering Assistants to join our bank to work within our hospital and community sites. In return you will be offered:
* Flexible hours; choose when and where you want to work
* Competitive pay rates; including enhanced pay for unsociable hours
* Paid annual leave
* Pension scheme
* A fast-track recruitment process if you move to a substantive role
* Opportunities to work in different wards and departments, including community, dental and specialist services
* Access to Services, such as those provided by our Staff Wellbeing Team
* Ability to book your shifts from home using our online portal
* Option to block-book shifts in a set period
* SMS notifications of shift availability
* Access to staff newsletters and bulletins
* Eligible for various local and national discounts which are available to NHS staff
* Free uniform, where applicable
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Responsible for the preparation of foodstuffs, general cleaning of equipment and areas within the Catering Department and preparation and service of food to patients on the ward or to patients, visitors and staff in the dining room. The post holder will be required to operate in the central dish wash area.
* The receipt, checking for quality, temperature, correct quantity as per order to suppliers and the storage of such goods in the appropriate area within the time limits set out in the department policy on HACCP.
* To be able to demonstrate the ability to serve food to staff and to be able to check temperature levels and be aware of the Food Temperature Regulations.
* Operating the central dish wash machine, cleaning, drying and checking of the staff/ward crockery and cutlery.
* Preparation of vegetables, fruits and salads.
* Preparation and dispatch of meals.
* Service of food in ward areas.
* Service of food in the Dining Room and associated areas and preparation of sandwiches, hot snacks and beverages where applicable.
* The cleaning and re-stacking of vending machines.
* Operation of the Staff Dining Room cash register.
* Awareness of appropriate image/appearance to suit service needs.
* To be self reliant.
* To be flexible in their working arrangements to cover for holidays and sickness and work all areas of the Catering Department when required.
* Cleaning of premises and equipment to the required standard.
* Ensures compliance with the Food Hygiene Policy and the Codes of Practice. Work in such a manner that does not contravene the Health and Safety procedures of the Hospital and the Hotel Services Department.
* Participate in training programmes relevant to efficiency, hygiene, fire drills, the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other such courses as deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate or must be achieved within 6 months of start date
* Basic Numerate & Literate Skills
Desirable criteria
* NVQ Level 1 or 2
* GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Rachel Smart
Job title: HSO
Email address: [email protected]
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