Job summary
We are #OneTeamOneOUH
Are you passionate about making a difference in the NHS? Do you excel in Estates support services tasks and thrive in dynamic environments? If so, we have exciting opportunities for you!
Within our Trust, we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community. As a cornerstone of the UK's healthcare system, we strive for excellence in every aspect of our operations. Join us in our mission to support and enhance our healthcare services.
Our Estates workforce is vital to our organisation, without them our front-line Doctors, Nurses and Allied Health Professional cannot deliver the excellent care to our patients we strive for. As an Estates staff within the Trust, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our Estates operations across the hospital.
Your efforts will directly contribute to the well-being and comfort of our patients, making you an integral part of their healthcare journey.
Main duties of the job
Centralised Recruitment:
We have adopted a centralised hiring process for Estates support roles in bands 2-3 and 4-5. This means you apply once and are considered for multiple positions within our organisation, saving time for both candidates and managers while accessing a broader talent pool.
This week are currently recruiting for the following Bands 2 and 3 role across the organisation:
- Catering Assistant (Horton Hospital, Part time, 25.00 hours per week,Additional working pattern- alternate weekends)
When applying please:
- Include as much detail as possible in the application inc. qualifications, roles and responsibilities
- Include a supporting statement and showcase your skills and experience
Please note, this vacancy may close early if there are sufficient applications.
If you are ready to take on this rewarding role and be part of a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.
Join us at the NHS, where your administrative skills can make a real impact on healthcare delivery. Apply today and help us shape the future of healthcare!
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed JD & Main responsibilities:
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To take delivery of all food products following agreed protocols and food safety standards;
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Whilst storing stock, rotate and check all use by dates, removing out of date items;
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Assist with the preparation of food requirements for the meal services, including the preparation of sandwiches and salads, ensuring the correct use by date and allergen information is displayed;
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As part of a team, ensure that all food is delivered within the agreed service delivery times;
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As part of a team check ward kitchen fridges and record fridge temperatures in individual record keeping books, taking appropriate action if the temperature is not within agreed range;
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As part of a team to deliver food items across the hospital site including patient provisions to wards and to restock the main Ward Catering store area;
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As part of a team, take part in the cleaning and replenishment of the site vending machines ensuring that stock is rotated and that out of date items are removed and that these items are recorded on the food wastage system;
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Ensure that all vending machine defects are reported and promptly addressed;
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As part of a team to clean and replenish the snack box fridge, for out of hours use, collecting the completed delivery notes and returning these back to the Catering office;
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As part of a team deliver and collect patient menus to and from wards, returning them to the Catering office for input onto the menu collation system within the agreed timeframe;To liaise with other hospital staff as and when required.
Shortlisting will be carried out on: W/C 30th June 2025
The interview date for successful candidates will be: 08th July 2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed JD & Main responsibilities:
-
To take delivery of all food products following agreed protocols and food safety standards;
-
Whilst storing stock, rotate and check all use by dates, removing out of date items;
-
Assist with the preparation of food requirements for the meal services, including the preparation of sandwiches and salads, ensuring the correct use by date and allergen information is displayed;
-
As part of a team, ensure that all food is delivered within the agreed service delivery times;
-
As part of a team check ward kitchen fridges and record fridge temperatures in individual record keeping books, taking appropriate action if the temperature is not within agreed range;
-
As part of a team to deliver food items across the hospital site including patient provisions to wards and to restock the main Ward Catering store area;
-
As part of a team, take part in the cleaning and replenishment of the site vending machines ensuring that stock is rotated and that out of date items are removed and that these items are recorded on the food wastage system;
-
Ensure that all vending machine defects are reported and promptly addressed;
-
As part of a team to clean and replenish the snack box fridge, for out of hours use, collecting the completed delivery notes and returning these back to the Catering office;
-
As part of a team deliver and collect patient menus to and from wards, returning them to the Catering office for input onto the menu collation system within the agreed timeframe;To liaise with other hospital staff as and when required.
Shortlisting will be carried out on: W/C 30th June 2025
The interview date for successful candidates will be: 08th July 2025
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oAbility to communicate with staff at various levels of the organisation
- oWell organized and methodical, with the ability to operate machinery and equipment
- oTeam player
- oFlexible approach and adaptable in response to changing service needs
Experience
Essential
- oRelevant catering experience
- oRelevant experience in a similar role
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to work under own initiative to achieve set targets.
- oGood communication skills, both written and verbal.
- oAbility to carry out audits and satisfaction surveys
- oComputer literate
- Problem solving skills
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to record information accurately
- Able to communicate effectively in spoken and written english
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with others
- Flexible approach to work
- Proactive attitude
- Able to undertake the physical duties of the role
- Respect for patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality
Desirable
- Basic understanding of the department duties and responsibilities surrounding the portering roles
- Ability to motivate others where required
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use own initiative within the duties of this post
- Basic understanding of Health & Safety
Desirable
- Able to organise a team if required
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oAbility to communicate with staff at various levels of the organisation
- oWell organized and methodical, with the ability to operate machinery and equipment
- oTeam player
- oFlexible approach and adaptable in response to changing service needs
Experience
Essential
- oRelevant catering experience
- oRelevant experience in a similar role
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to work under own initiative to achieve set targets.
- oGood communication skills, both written and verbal.
- oAbility to carry out audits and satisfaction surveys
- oComputer literate
- Problem solving skills
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to record information accurately
- Able to communicate effectively in spoken and written english
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with others
- Flexible approach to work
- Proactive attitude
- Able to undertake the physical duties of the role
- Respect for patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality
Desirable
- Basic understanding of the department duties and responsibilities surrounding the portering roles
- Ability to motivate others where required
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use own initiative within the duties of this post
- Basic understanding of Health & Safety
Desirable
- Able to organise a team if required
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).
