Job summary
Part Time - 30 Hours Per Week
We are looking to recruit a hardworking and enthusiastic individual to
join our Housekeeping and Domestic Services Team at Fieldhead Hospital. The
successful post holder should be able to offer a customer focused, high quality
service at all times.
Successful post holders will be required to carry out a range of
domestic, catering and general housekeeping duties within a ward environment. You
will be using various kinds of machinery i.e. scrubbers and carpet cleaners.
You
will be required to work to schedules ensuring the highest standards of
cleaning are achievedas specified in the National Standards for Cleanliness in
the NHS. There may be times when you have to prioritise daily duties around the
needs of the service.
Staff uniform will be provided.
Main duties of the job
Successful post holders will be required to carry out a
range of catering and general housekeeping duties within a ward environment.
You will be required to work as part of a team and use a degree of initiative
to prioritise and organise daily duties, whilst maintaining a professional
approach at all times.
Previous experience within this type of role is desirable
but not essential as full training will be given. Responsibilities will include
various catering duties, including regeneration and service of meals, food
safety duties and general cleaning tasks. Staff uniform will be provided.
All employees of the Trust are strongly
encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard of domestic, catering
and general household duties within a ward environment for people with mental
health problems. Duties will be carried out in line with the National standards
of cleanliness.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Establish and maintain good working
relationships and clear areas of communications with ward staff and service
users whilst delivering the core duties of a housekeeping service.
Housekeeping Duties
Receive
and store all food in accordance with set standards and Trust policy.
Maintain
accurate records in relation to food storage and regeneration of food in
accordance with Trust policy.
To
regenerate/prepare and serve meals and sundry items of food in accordance with
set standards. Provide and prepare ad
hoc meals when requested by service user, liaising with named nurse to ensure
care plans are followed.
To
prepare for meal times ensuring menus are displayed in accordance with set
standards.
To
prepare for the requisitioning of sundry items of food, cleaning materials,
linen and equipment for authorisation by the Clinical or Facilities Service
Manager.
Remove
and store dirty linen to appropriate storage area with due care and attention
to moving and handling techniques.
To
store linen personal clothing as laundered and ensure sufficient stocks are
available at all times to meet service user requirements.
To
launder bed linen within the unit as required and in accordance with Trust
policy.
Support
Service Users in guiding them to use laundry equipment when required.
Communicate
with multidisciplinary teams (nursing staff, catering, dietitians and
facilities) to ensure service users receive special diets in accordance with
nutritional requirements and care plans.
Liaise
and communicate any menu changes and answer any queries relating to menu
changes with service users and nursing staff.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard of domestic, catering
and general household duties within a ward environment for people with mental
health problems. Duties will be carried out in line with the National standards
of cleanliness.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Establish and maintain good working
relationships and clear areas of communications with ward staff and service
users whilst delivering the core duties of a housekeeping service.
Housekeeping Duties
Receive
and store all food in accordance with set standards and Trust policy.
Maintain
accurate records in relation to food storage and regeneration of food in
accordance with Trust policy.
To
regenerate/prepare and serve meals and sundry items of food in accordance with
set standards. Provide and prepare ad
hoc meals when requested by service user, liaising with named nurse to ensure
care plans are followed.
To
prepare for meal times ensuring menus are displayed in accordance with set
standards.
To
prepare for the requisitioning of sundry items of food, cleaning materials,
linen and equipment for authorisation by the Clinical or Facilities Service
Manager.
Remove
and store dirty linen to appropriate storage area with due care and attention
to moving and handling techniques.
To
store linen personal clothing as laundered and ensure sufficient stocks are
available at all times to meet service user requirements.
To
launder bed linen within the unit as required and in accordance with Trust
policy.
Support
Service Users in guiding them to use laundry equipment when required.
Communicate
with multidisciplinary teams (nursing staff, catering, dietitians and
facilities) to ensure service users receive special diets in accordance with
nutritional requirements and care plans.
Liaise
and communicate any menu changes and answer any queries relating to menu
changes with service users and nursing staff.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Commitment to undertaking relevant training commensurate to the job role.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Smart appearance.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Flexible approach to working patterns, change and unpredictable environments.
- Caring, friendly attitude.
- Ability to deliver high standards of work at all times.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a demanding work environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an industrial cleaning and/or catering environment.
- Experience within a customer care/or a patient focused environment.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to communicate with service users, work colleagues and visitors in a courteous and sensitive manner.
- Ability to work without immediate supervision, being able to prioritise, and use own initiative.
- Positive can do attitude.
Desirable
- Basic Health & Safety awareness.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
- Basic literacy and numeric skills.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Commitment to undertaking relevant training commensurate to the job role.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Smart appearance.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Flexible approach to working patterns, change and unpredictable environments.
- Caring, friendly attitude.
- Ability to deliver high standards of work at all times.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a demanding work environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an industrial cleaning and/or catering environment.
- Experience within a customer care/or a patient focused environment.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to communicate with service users, work colleagues and visitors in a courteous and sensitive manner.
- Ability to work without immediate supervision, being able to prioritise, and use own initiative.
- Positive can do attitude.
Desirable
- Basic Health & Safety awareness.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
- Basic literacy and numeric skills.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
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.
