Job summary
Are you looking for your next role? Are you passionate about supporting and maintaining a clean, safe, and attractive environment? Do you take pride in the work you do? The Kinmonth Unit has a Housekeeper vacancy that could utilise those skills and support the recovery of our burns, plastics, ENT, Maxillofacial patients.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated person, with a keen interest in working within the care setting. As an integral member of the ward team you will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and safety for the kitchen and the ward environment. You will need to support patients at meal times and offer refreshments throughout their stay. Many of our patients have had life changing surgeries that mean food and nutrition may not look the same. Which makes it more important for the right person to be in role and support the correct ordering of food, textured diets and nutritional supplements?
Experience in the care setting /food /catering would be desirable but not essential. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are hard working with good communication and organisational skills. You should also possess a positive attitude to change and be flexible in your daily workings. If you think this is the role for you apply as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
As a valuable member of the ward team you will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and safety for the kitchen and the ward environment. You will need to support patients at meal times and offer refreshments throughout their stay.
Experience in the care setting /food /catering would be desirable but not essential. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are hard working with good communication and organisational skills. You should also have a positive attitude to change and flexibility. weekend and bank holiday working is essential to this role.
If you think you have the personality, motivation to join our team, this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
Please note that this vacancy will close as soon as sufficient number of applications are received. If you are interested in this post we advise that you apply as soon as possible.
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.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake the collection, ordering and distribution of patient food in a timely manner at appropriate meal times.
- Taking menu orders directly from patients.
- Taking delivery of food trolleys.
- The serving of food trays directly to the patient.
- Preparing patients for their meal and directly assisting patients assessed as suitable by the Registered Nurse.
- The collection of trays and return to food trolleys, noting what patients have/have not eaten and report, where necessary to the nurse in charge.
- Completing bedside food and drink charts.
- Prepare and distribute water jugs to patients, as required.
- Prepare and distribute hot and cold drinks to patients, as required.
- Responsible on behalf of the Sister / Charge Nurse for the correct care of ward mattresses and to assist the ward team with bed making.
Please refer to the job description/person specification for full details on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake the collection, ordering and distribution of patient food in a timely manner at appropriate meal times.
- Taking menu orders directly from patients.
- Taking delivery of food trolleys.
- The serving of food trays directly to the patient.
- Preparing patients for their meal and directly assisting patients assessed as suitable by the Registered Nurse.
- The collection of trays and return to food trolleys, noting what patients have/have not eaten and report, where necessary to the nurse in charge.
- Completing bedside food and drink charts.
- Prepare and distribute water jugs to patients, as required.
- Prepare and distribute hot and cold drinks to patients, as required.
- Responsible on behalf of the Sister / Charge Nurse for the correct care of ward mattresses and to assist the ward team with bed making.
Please refer to the job description/person specification for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of written and spoken English
- Knowledge and previous experience in cleaning and/or working in a food environment
- Level 2 Maths and English Qualification
Desirable
- Customer care training
- Relevant NVQ 2
- Experience of work in a hospital or care setting.
- Knowledge and previous experience in cleaning and/or working in a food environment
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Able to follow protocols and instructions
- Knowledge of health and safety
- Able to demonstrate a thoroughness and attention to detail in all tasks
- Aware of importance of confidentiality
- Basic Computer skills
- Willingness to undertake food handling/hygiene
Desirable
- Experience of participating in audits
Personal Capabilities
Essential
- Assertive
- Able to work unsupervised
- Well organised
- Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team.
- Comfortable with change
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of written and spoken English
- Knowledge and previous experience in cleaning and/or working in a food environment
- Level 2 Maths and English Qualification
Desirable
- Customer care training
- Relevant NVQ 2
- Experience of work in a hospital or care setting.
- Knowledge and previous experience in cleaning and/or working in a food environment
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Able to follow protocols and instructions
- Knowledge of health and safety
- Able to demonstrate a thoroughness and attention to detail in all tasks
- Aware of importance of confidentiality
- Basic Computer skills
- Willingness to undertake food handling/hygiene
Desirable
- Experience of participating in audits
Personal Capabilities
Essential
- Assertive
- Able to work unsupervised
- Well organised
- Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team.
- Comfortable with change
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
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).
