Job summary
Reporting to the Associate Director of Health, safety and Compliance, the role provides specialist expertise and support to the Retail and Patient Catering Management Teams to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry best practice and maintain the highest level of food safety across both retail and patient catering at the Trust.
The role also facilitates the implementation, maintenance and improvement of the Trusts Food Safety Management Systems, including HACCP (Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points). It is a fundamental component of the Estates and Facilities audit activities, competency assessments and will strive to continuously improve site food safety processes and procedures across all three sites.
This remit will also extend to any outsourced catering provision by third party organisations and suppliers.
Main duties of the job
Ensure that all catering staff across the 3 sites (c250) are up to date with all required Food Safety related training (and planned refresher training) in accordance with Trust Policy and the Food Safety Management System.
Ensure any performance issues are managed / escalated to line management for resolution.
Responsible for the development and implementation of a Food Safety Strategy reflecting the requirement of Local, and National Policy, Industry best practice and legislative requirements relevant to the safe delivery e.g. food servicesDevelop and implement effective communication systems for the CMG/Corporate Areas and external partners
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Participate in any Trust inspections programmes, supplier audits and EHO visits.
- Ensure that any non-conformity identified through the audit / inspection process are documented, assigned ownership and closed-out in a timely manner.
- Identification of any specific food safety risks for submission to the local and Trust Wide Risk Registers
- Provide timely reports outlining quality, effectiveness, improvements and risks.
- Liaise with all relevant external bodies such as the EHOAdvise the Senior Management and Retail and Patient Catering Teams of changes to food safety legislation, codes of practice, guidelines and best practice affecting the operation of the retail and patient Catering Services.
- Attend and contribute to relevant forums / interface meetings as and when required
- Operate as the food safety subject matter expert in terms of audit, inspection, risk assessment, guidance, training and knowledge.
- Facilitate Level III and IV Food Safety training for supervisor and management levels.
- Assist in the promotion of safety across all department operations and set a personal example for others to aspire to.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Participate in any Trust inspections programmes, supplier audits and EHO visits.
- Ensure that any non-conformity identified through the audit / inspection process are documented, assigned ownership and closed-out in a timely manner.
- Identification of any specific food safety risks for submission to the local and Trust Wide Risk Registers
- Provide timely reports outlining quality, effectiveness, improvements and risks.
- Liaise with all relevant external bodies such as the EHOAdvise the Senior Management and Retail and Patient Catering Teams of changes to food safety legislation, codes of practice, guidelines and best practice affecting the operation of the retail and patient Catering Services.
- Attend and contribute to relevant forums / interface meetings as and when required
- Operate as the food safety subject matter expert in terms of audit, inspection, risk assessment, guidance, training and knowledge.
- Facilitate Level III and IV Food Safety training for supervisor and management levels.
- Assist in the promotion of safety across all department operations and set a personal example for others to aspire to.
Person Specification
Training & qualification
Essential
- Certified qualification in food safety from a recognised qualification route (i.e., Royal Institute of Public Health, CIEH)
- CIEH Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering or equivalent.
Desirable
- IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years working in a management role within the Catering Industry
Desirable
- Experience in a similar role within food safety, ideally in a multi-site environment;
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Experience in managing relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including the senior management team, client interface and external agencies
- A key influencer with the ability to champion food safety compliance across the whole contract.
Desirable
- Capable of implementing new Management System processes
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Strong auditing skills and decision making abilities.
Skills
Essential
- Report writing and presentation skills essential
- Intermediate level experience in MS Office packages, including Excel
Person Specification
Training & qualification
Essential
- Certified qualification in food safety from a recognised qualification route (i.e., Royal Institute of Public Health, CIEH)
- CIEH Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering or equivalent.
Desirable
- IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years working in a management role within the Catering Industry
Desirable
- Experience in a similar role within food safety, ideally in a multi-site environment;
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Experience in managing relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including the senior management team, client interface and external agencies
- A key influencer with the ability to champion food safety compliance across the whole contract.
Desirable
- Capable of implementing new Management System processes
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Strong auditing skills and decision making abilities.
Skills
Essential
- Report writing and presentation skills essential
- Intermediate level experience in MS Office packages, including Excel
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).
