Job summary
We are looking for reliable and trustworthy individuals who can work in a demanding and busy hospital environment covering both domestic and catering duties who must be flexible, hardworking and energetic.
Arnold Lodge is a Medium Secure Forensic Mental Health hospital. We provide care and treatment for individuals who have been admitted to us from other secure hospitals or from the prison service. Because of the specialised nature of the care, we are part of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust although we are based in Leicester.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of the Facilities Services providing a cleaning and catering service to the wards and departments allowing flexibility to cover general cleaning duties as well as assistance with the meal provision to the patients.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be able to deliver a high level of customer service whilst being able to meet compliance with Food Hygiene, high cleanliness standards and Health & Safety regulations.
The ability to work effectively and flexibly, both alone and as part of a team, whilst maintaining a high standard of work will be essential.
You will need to be flexible with the hours you can cover. The department is open from 7.30am - 7pm Monday-Sunday.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary / skill level is below the minimum required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be able to deliver a high level of customer service whilst being able to meet compliance with Food Hygiene, high cleanliness standards and Health & Safety regulations.
The ability to work effectively and flexibly, both alone and as part of a team, whilst maintaining a high standard of work will be essential.
You will need to be flexible with the hours you can cover. The department is open from 7.30am - 7pm Monday-Sunday.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary / skill level is below the minimum required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices
Desirable
- Recognised, support services qualification
Training
Essential
- Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual site
- Ability to undertake any necessary skills and competency training required by the post
Experience
Essential
- Able to carry out instructions as detailed in the job description
Desirable
- Experience or working within a catering, portering or cleaning environment
- Experience of working within healthcare environment
- Experience of working within a food safety management system
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the job
- Flexible in managing own time and work duties
- -Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- -All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Shift flexibility may be required from time to time, including weekend and Bank Holidays
- Requirement to attend mandatory and job specific training
- Comply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices
Desirable
- Recognised, support services qualification
Training
Essential
- Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual site
- Ability to undertake any necessary skills and competency training required by the post
Experience
Essential
- Able to carry out instructions as detailed in the job description
Desirable
- Experience or working within a catering, portering or cleaning environment
- Experience of working within healthcare environment
- Experience of working within a food safety management system
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the job
- Flexible in managing own time and work duties
- -Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- -All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Shift flexibility may be required from time to time, including weekend and Bank Holidays
- Requirement to attend mandatory and job specific training
- Comply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform)
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.
