Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2, Special Feeds Unit Milk Technician, to work under strict instruction from our Paediatric Dietitians for our children in Rose ward, PHDU (Paediatric High Dependency) and PICU (Paediatric Intensive Care Unit).
We are looking for a dynamic individual who has the enthusiasm for working within a team to support the wider inpatient area. Candidates must have a reliable work record and the desire to learn and further develop their skills. You will need to be self-motivated, good IT skills.
You will be required to pay great attention to detail and have the ability to work under pressure providing high standards of care. You must have great communication skills, be punctual, have a smart appearance, be professional and polite.
Closing Date: 21/01/2024
Interview Date: 29/01/2024
Main duties of the job
Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust.
Job main duties:
- To ensure the very highest standard of care for every child.
- To prepare feeds for babies and children who have special nutritional needs.
- To develop professional relationships with Rose ward, PHDU and PICU and other departments that are involved in the care of the child patient.
- To communicate at a high level in the multi-disciplinary team, especially dietetics.
- A keen interest in catering.
We believe that the needs of the individual child are central to their well-being. We acknowledge the importance of the family to their child and work in partnership with them to provide the best possible care in a safe and caring manner. We will treat those families as we would wish to be treated ourselves; always providing the highest quality of care to all.
About us
Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy's and St Thomas' in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. We provide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex conditions, offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- To work in the SFU under the supervision and instruction of the SFU manager and Dietitians.
- To follow detailed policies and procedures for the preparation of special feeds.
- To undertake a training schedule to achieve competence in all areas of the diet service following the written instructions of the dietitian.
- To make special formulas to a high degree of accuracy, according dietitian prescription (in the Dentrite System), print out the checklist and load prepared feeds onto the delivery trolleys against the checklist.
- To be responsible for the safe use of equipment in the SFU e.g. electronic scales, dishwashers, blast chiller.
- Daily temperature record of the fridges, the freezers, and the Blast chiller.
- To be actively responsible for the stock feeds and equipment in the SFU and Level 4 Milk Kitchen.
- To help with incoming deliveries of orders and ensure correct storage, stock control and rotation and report any shortages to the manager/dietitian/ Paediatric Clinical Assistant Practitioner.
- To follow relevant policies and procedures to unsure safe preparation of 24-hour batches of specialist powder formulas and feeds.
- To provide information to ward staff over the telephone and face to face regarding queries about SFU procedures.
- To liaise with other hospital departments to ensure the smooth running of the SFU e.g. works department and supplies department.
- To have a polite and helpful manner when dealing with members of the public and hospital staff who use our services.
- To assist with daily cleaning duties.
- To report any hazards in respect of the Health and Safety at Work policy to your manager or ward sister.
- To demonstrate any aspect of duties and responsibilities to new staff and be involved in training new staff, as directed by the SFU Manager.
- To perform any other reasonable duties as requested by the SFU Manager.
- To undertake an annual appraisal and complete an annual Personal Development Plan.
This job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. It will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary in consultation with the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- To work in the SFU under the supervision and instruction of the SFU manager and Dietitians.
- To follow detailed policies and procedures for the preparation of special feeds.
- To undertake a training schedule to achieve competence in all areas of the diet service following the written instructions of the dietitian.
- To make special formulas to a high degree of accuracy, according dietitian prescription (in the Dentrite System), print out the checklist and load prepared feeds onto the delivery trolleys against the checklist.
- To be responsible for the safe use of equipment in the SFU e.g. electronic scales, dishwashers, blast chiller.
- Daily temperature record of the fridges, the freezers, and the Blast chiller.
- To be actively responsible for the stock feeds and equipment in the SFU and Level 4 Milk Kitchen.
- To help with incoming deliveries of orders and ensure correct storage, stock control and rotation and report any shortages to the manager/dietitian/ Paediatric Clinical Assistant Practitioner.
- To follow relevant policies and procedures to unsure safe preparation of 24-hour batches of specialist powder formulas and feeds.
- To provide information to ward staff over the telephone and face to face regarding queries about SFU procedures.
- To liaise with other hospital departments to ensure the smooth running of the SFU e.g. works department and supplies department.
- To have a polite and helpful manner when dealing with members of the public and hospital staff who use our services.
- To assist with daily cleaning duties.
- To report any hazards in respect of the Health and Safety at Work policy to your manager or ward sister.
- To demonstrate any aspect of duties and responsibilities to new staff and be involved in training new staff, as directed by the SFU Manager.
- To perform any other reasonable duties as requested by the SFU Manager.
- To undertake an annual appraisal and complete an annual Personal Development Plan.
This job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. It will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary in consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to GCSE or equivalent level
Desirable
- oInfant nutrition course
- oCity & Guilds 706/1 706/2 or equivalent NVQ
Experience
Essential
- oUnderstanding about the importance of optimal nutrition in the wellbeing of children
Desirable
- oCatering in an institution
- oBasic Food Hygiene certificate
Skills
Essential
- oBasic numeracy and literary skills
- oAttention to detail, ability to work accurately
- oBasic keyboard skills
- oAbility to work within a team and independently
- oFlexible
- oAble to work under pressure
- oPunctual
- oSmart appearance
- oPleasant disposition
- oExcellent communication
- oCaring nature, enthusiastic, assertive attitude, and positive change agent
Additional information
Essential
- oAccountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- oOpenness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
- oMutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
- oReliable work record
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to GCSE or equivalent level
Desirable
- oInfant nutrition course
- oCity & Guilds 706/1 706/2 or equivalent NVQ
Experience
Essential
- oUnderstanding about the importance of optimal nutrition in the wellbeing of children
Desirable
- oCatering in an institution
- oBasic Food Hygiene certificate
Skills
Essential
- oBasic numeracy and literary skills
- oAttention to detail, ability to work accurately
- oBasic keyboard skills
- oAbility to work within a team and independently
- oFlexible
- oAble to work under pressure
- oPunctual
- oSmart appearance
- oPleasant disposition
- oExcellent communication
- oCaring nature, enthusiastic, assertive attitude, and positive change agent
Additional information
Essential
- oAccountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- oOpenness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
- oMutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
- oReliable work record
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
