Band 2 Hostess/Housekeeping Operative

Job summary

16 Hostess / Domestic vacancies are available at Heartlands Hospital to keep the ward kitchens clean and tidy and operate in a professional manner.

You will prepare the food for the patients and serve to plates for Nursing staff to deliver to patients.

We have opportunities for Day shift 1000 - 1400 & 1600 - 2000 7 days a week to suit your availability. Full training will be given to suitable candidates.

To carry out cleaning and associated duties as specified in the procedural documents; cleaning schedules and/or as requested by housekeeping management. This role covers the cleaning of all areas including clinical, residential, office, corridor and all entrances; delivering this service to the very highest standards whilst maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients and staff at all times. The post holder will also undertake other cleaning duties as required to achieve the Trust's objectives, commensurate with the grading of the post. Successful candidates will be able to request to work at any of University Hospitals four Birmingham hospital sites providing they have completed their local induction programme. Where applicable at ward level this will include the provision of a full patient food and beverage service complying will all legislation and associated processes specified by the Trust's Catering Department.

Main duties of the job

Cleaning kitchens, serving and preparing food for patients. Completing required paperwork.

1.Work in a safe, courteous and confidential manner whilst following Trust Policy and associated Standard Operating Procedures relating to the task being carried out.

2.Be in designated place of work from agreed shift start time to agreed shift end time. To maintain a level of cleanliness and hygiene within your designated work area by following a planned schedule of work as well as making flexible alterations when required.

3.Using electrical equipment safely to vacuum clean all floor surfaces.

4.Dust control mopping of hard floors.

5.Collect designated mop bag and damp mop all hard floors; maintaining a safe environment for others by following a safe method of work

6.Cleaning of furniture, fittings and equipment as outlined in the cleaning schedule.

7.Preparation of appropriate cleaning materials and solutions including the dilution of products to the correct working level.

8.Clean and maintaining to a high standard all sanitary areas, fixtures and fittings.

9.Clean kitchens, appliances and fittings in compliance with Food Hygiene Regulations.

10.Prepare and serve patient beverages, collect wash and refill water jugs and wash drinking glasses.

11.Empty waste containers including, clinical, household, glass and bottle waste; disposing of these at appropriate collection points in line with the Trust's waste disposal procedure.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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