Bank Caterer / Porter

Job summary

Are you friendly, keen to learn, and a team player? If so keep reading as this could be your opportunity to join our well established team here on Starling ward at Richardson Community Hospital Ward. We are seeking to appoint to the caterer/porter. This is a hybrid role unique to the community hospitals , that is both rewarding and satisfying,

As a team we strive towards delivering a high standard of care and this is reflected in the feedback we receive from the patients and relatives who have had experience of being on our ward.

We are a nurse led unit that provide in-patient rehabilitation to a wide range of adult patients with complex and functional needs. We also specialise in End of Life Care and Long term Conditions. Patients are admitted from acute hospitals and the surrounding community.

We offer Excellent opportunities to develop skills, knowledge and expertise within a caring, supporting and nurturing environment

Main duties of the job

Starling ward is an 24 bedded elderly rehabiltation ward. We accept patients from the acute wards, direct from accident and emergency, direct from the community, and from other organisations.

The main duties of the role are:

As a caterer/porter you will provide a high standard of food preparation and service for both hot and cold food and drinks. Ensuring the kitchen and dining areas are kept clean and tidy. Within this role you will provide simple porter duties, such as rubish and linen removal from the ward. You must be able to work effectively as part of a team as well as being able to use your initiative when required. This role is shifting working days including weekends.

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You will possess good organisational skills and be able to contribute to the development of flexible working arrangements within the team.

Starling ward is a rehabiltation ward that supports the needs of the patients , promoting independence is paramount in order to get the optimum outcome for the patient and also specialise in palliative and end of life care.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years of as a HCA Band 3 within the NHS for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Richardson Community Hospital

Barnard Castle

DL12 8HT

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Richardson Community Hospital

Barnard Castle

DL12 8HT

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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