National Spinal Injuries Centre

Job overview

An opportunity has become available and we are looking to employ a self-motivated individual to work as part of the Housekeeping Team at weekends. The successful applicant will be required to prepare and serve breakfast and lunch to in-patients.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high-quality food service to our in-patient ward, maintaining a clean and safe environment in the food preparation area, that assists in ensuring a positive service user experience and reflects the values of the organisation.

To undertake preparation of meals and beverages for patients in line with the CIEH Food Hygiene Regulations, when necessary, ensuring the quality and materials used are of the highest standards, while ensuring correct and economical use of resources under the guidance of the Housekeeping Supervisor and Community Team Lead.

Liaise with clinician, Dietetic service, patients and or their relatives ensuring the patient is provided with appropriate nutrition and hydration compatible to their medical needs ensuring accurate information is communicated with patients and colleagues.

Cleaning of food preparation areas using appropriate and available equipment and colour-coded accessories (e.g. rubber gloves, aprons, cloths etc).

Working for our organisation

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work -

Person specification

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria

Knowledge of food safey CIEH

Desirable criteria

Previous housekeeping experience (desirable) Experience of working in a team and on own initiative Foundation Food Hygiene Certificate (or similar) or be prepared to work towards Experience of working within NHS (desirable)

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Desirable criteria

Basic secondary school education. Basic literacy and numeracy skills Basic computer Skills or willing to learn

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential criteria

Ability to work within a team. Ability to prioritise work. Ability to be part of a flexible duty roster, including weekend work in rotation. Good health. Ability to cope with physical aspects of the post including safe lifting and handling techniques

Desirable criteria

Good communication skills. Awareness and acceptance of the service users and staff

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential criteria

Flexible approach to working schedules Ability to travel to other Trust sites

PPE requirements:  Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.

COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.

I f you are successful  at interview, we will require you to complete a Covid-19 risk assessment document.

Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight. If we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before to the closing date.

Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.

Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interview will not be reimbursed.

Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.

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