This dual-trained Patient Services Assistant post sits in the Patient Services team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, run through the Trust's subsidiary Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services. The role covers ward catering and domestic cleaning, including food and drink service to patients and cleaning of wards and communal areas. It is a 16-hour contract, working 15:00 to 19:00 on four days a week on a 10-week rota that includes some weekends and bank holidays. Applicants needing visa sponsorship will not be considered.
What the job involves
- Provide food and drink service to patients on wards
- Serve meals efficiently and accurately to required specifications
- Support patients with menu selection and meal service
- Maintain food safety and comply with Trust catering policies
- Clean ward kitchens, catering areas and associated offices to required standards
- Operate catering and cleaning equipment safely after training
- Contribute to a positive dining experience for patients
- Clean wards, departments and communal spaces to NHS National Cleaning Standards
- Work to cleaning schedules and keep cleaning cupboards and equipment secure
- Follow infection prevention and control, including the National Colour Coding System
- Carry out specialist cleaning using appropriate methods and PPE
- Complete actions arising from cleaning audits within agreed timescales
What’s required
Qualifications
- Ability to read and understand to the required standard
Experience
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality
Skills & knowledge
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Other
- Flexible and reliable attitude to working arrangements
Nice to have
- Basic education to include Maths and English
- Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate
- Experience of working in a hospital environment
- Previous experience in a similar environment
- Basic knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
- Basic IT skills
- Able to undertake the physical aspects of the post
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
