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Job Summary
Part Time - Patient Services Assistants
To work afternoons from 15.30 - 20.00.
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
* To ensure catering is carried out in accordance with the Food Safety Act (1990), the guidance issued by the Food Standards Agency, and the Trust's Food Safety Policy.
* The issue of patient menus such that patients can make an informed meal choice.
* To prepare hot and cold beverages including the use of appropriate trolley/equipment and ensuring that all beverages are served at the correct temperature according to food hygiene regulations as required.
* The taking of patient orders on an electronic tablet, ensuring all patient orders have been taken that meet the dietary needs of the patient. Downloading of the patient orders to the CPU by a specific time, twice a day.
* Setting up and preparation of all meal services, which will include the collection of food items from the CPU and the regeneration of delivered food items.
* To collect in patient menus at the end of the day, and ensure they are cleaned and prepared for the next day.
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 Details
Date posted: 11 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £24,169 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 216-CB-A7084823
Job locations: Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
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.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Demonstrable customer care experience.
Desirable
* Previous demonstrable healthcare experience.
* Previous demonstrable experience of cleaning.
* Catering/food service experience.
Qualifications
Essential
* Proven GCSEs in English and Mathematics Grade A-D or Functional Skills level 2 in Maths and English or equivalent qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Desirable
* Proven basic Health & Safety awareness.
* Basic Food Safety Awareness.
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.
Employer Details
Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Employer's website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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