Job summary
- Main area
- Bank
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Bank
- Hours
- Flexible working - 0.
- Job ref
- 828-Providebank678
- Employer
- Provide CIC
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Brentwood Community Hospital
- Town
- Brentwood
- Salary
- £12.08 per hour
- Salary period
- Hourly
- Closing
- 04/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Ward Housekeeper / Hostess (bank)
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
We are seeking some bank housekeepers/hostesses to work on our community ward in Brentwood where we specialise in stroke rehabilitation.
The purpose of the role is to provide an efficient and effective catering, cleaning and housekeeping service according to all organisational policies and procedures to always ensure the highest standards of service.
The available shifts are 07:00-15:00, and 16:00-19:00.
Main duties of the job
- To prepare meals and snacks with the kitchen team according to patient’s dietary requirements and liaise with nursing staff surrounding any changes to patient’s diets. Having an understanding or awareness of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) is preferred.
- To oversee housekeeping duties in partnership with the supervisor and as detailed in the Provide Cleaning Guidelines.
- Monitoring and ordering stock and storing appropriately for the patient kitchen.
- To have an understanding of protocols, organisational policies and departmental procedures and adhere to them.
- To ensure that the health and wellbeing of patients is at the centre of all activities and that all staff engage and communicate with patients as appropriate.
Working for our organisation
The Workforce Solutions leaflet is attached to this vacancy, this includes the benefits which come with a contract
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required for audit purposes.
- Working with the ward team to ensuring all defects are logged and reported immediately.
- To ensure effective risk management by accident/incident reporting.
- Basic administration duties.
- To follow and adhere to the Organisation’s Health and Safety Policies and instructions and be responsible for your own and other’s health and safety in the workplace.
- To undertake and statutory and mandatory training as provided by the Organisation and participate in an annual PDR, where working practices may be reviewed, and objectives set. Show willingness to pursue opportunities to develop oneself and complete additional training relevant to the role and service needs.
- To observe and comply with all COSHH regulations regarding use, handling and storage of all cleaning materials and fluids, in accordance with Organisation’s policies and procedures.
- Maintain good communication and co-operation with all wards and departments and feeding back information and seeking advice as and when necessary to/from the Team Leader.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard
Desirable criteria
- Food hygiene certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of food handling or willing to undertake training
- Understanding of Health and Safety requirements in the workplace
- Awareness of COSHH
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience as housekeeper / hostess
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Workforce Solutions
- Job title
- Workforce Solutions
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 303 2692
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