Bank Ward Waitress/Waiter

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for Bank Staff to work within Catering Services at New Cross Hospital. We are seeking BANK staff to work on Wards. Working as part of the Bank Team means working on an ad hoc basis to cover the needs of the service as required.

We are looking for the following skills :

o Enthusiastic self-motivated peopleo Work well on their own and as part of a team.o Have, or be willing to undertake, a food hygiene qualification/trainingo You will be able to work in a specific area or in a number of areaso Be flexible in terms of availability and approach to the work/tasks

Bank working is an ideal opportunity to gain experience of working in a hospital environment. This knowledge and experience can be helpful when permanent positions become available

Main duties of the job

To work in ward areas delivering the patient meal service to patients

To work within clearly defined procedures using own initiative on routine matters, with supervision available.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achievednumerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Date posted

18 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

225-EST-6112911

Job locations

New Cross Hospital

Wednesfield Rd

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

Job description

Job responsibilities

To exchange routine information with colleagues and patients ensuring the correct quantity of meals are available.

To make judgements involving straightforward facts or situations, e.g. on special diets, allergen information is available.

To organize own day to day work tasks or activities within ward kitchens to ensure patient meals are available as required.

To comply with all Trust policies, Food Hygiene Regulations, and Health and Safety Requirements.

Ensure safe use, and cleanliness, of own equipment and kitchen area daily.

To explain and demonstrate own duties to new starters in line with the standard operating procedure for the patient meal service.

To monitor and report on stock levels, and ensure that these are correctly stored in line with HACCP.

Record personally generated information, e.g. HACCP compliance to ensure food safety regulations is followed, and food waste is recorded.

To participate in Kitchen and Meal service audits, and Trust surveys as required.

To work within clearly defined procedures using own initiative on routine matters, with supervision available.

To wear the uniform issued, and maintain personal appearance and hygiene at a standard commensurate with the role.