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Support Services - Catering
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week (working every other weekend)
Job ref
152-S018.24A
Employer
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Westhaven Hospital
Town
Weymouth
Salary
£17,906 p.a.
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/07/2024 23:59

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Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Support Services Assistant - Cleaning & Catering

Band 2

 

 

The 5 July 2023 marked 75 years of the National Health Service. The founding principles remain as relevant, and valued, today as they were 75 years ago. Why not join us and make a difference to be Better Every Day.

 

 

Job overview

We are hoping to recruit a member of staff to join our Facilities Team at Westhaven Hospital.

This multiskilled role is working in a friendly hospital environment,  mainly in a Ward based environment, supporting patients to complete menus, collate meal numbers, serve hot and cold drinks and meals to patients.

Duties also include helping with deliveries, putting stock away, checking stock in the fridges and freezers and cleaning the kitchen at the end of the shift.

In addition to the catering duties, there is also a requirement to help with cleaning duties in the main hospital, such as emptying bins, cleaning toilets and refilling paper towel or toilet dispensers.

This post is  30 hours per week  the proposed rota is as follows;

Week 1:  Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - 7am - 3.30pm 

Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday - 7am - 3.30pm

 Additional hours are usually available to cover annual leave and sickness absence.

Working at weekend attracts additional enhanced levels of pay and you will receive a generous annual leave allowance

Main duties of the job

Catering – all onsite training will be provided, experience preferred but not essential. Supporting our catering service within the hospital Ward,  the role will be a planned pattern of shifts over a two week period, working alternate weekends

Cleaning – duties across the site, working to NHS cleaning standards, as the cleaning rota requires. – weekly duties supporting the delivery of items throughout the site,

For all duties, full training, support and uniform will be provided, shadowing current experienced staff to enable the successful candidate to become confident in their role

Working for our organisation

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forwardlooking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.  When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact [email protected] to access the support.

Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash!

Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

 

Person specification

Knowledge Skills & Training

Essential criteria
  • Good Communication Skills
  • Able to prioritise workload
  • Level 2 in Housekeeping or working towards
Desirable criteria
  • Level 2 in Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or working towards
  • Knowledge of COSHH, induction and on-going training.

Additional Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.

Information Technology/Resources

Essential criteria
  • Basic IT skills

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience in a similar role

Employer certification / accreditation badges

National Interim Quality MarkNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardModern Slavery ActApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in PeopleImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Mindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare quality commission - OutstandingPrince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthNHS 75th BirthdayHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Siobhan Baxter
Job title
Facilities Area Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07770 538357
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