About this role
Job summary
Arnold Lodge is a Medium Secure Forensic Mental Health hospital. We provide care and treatment for individuals who have been admitted to us from other secure hospitals or from the prison service. Because of the specialised nature of the care, we are part of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust although we are based in Leicester.
We are looking for reliable and trustworthy individuals who can work in a demanding and busy hospital environment covering both domestic and catering duties who must be flexible, hardworking and energetic.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of the Facilities Services providing a cleaning and catering service to the wards and departments allowing flexibility to cover general cleaning duties as well as assistance with the meal provision to the patients.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be able to deliver a high level of customer service whilst being able to meet compliance with food hygiene, high cleanliness standards and health and safety regulations.
The ability to work effectively and flexibly, both alone and as part of a team, maintaining a high standard of work will be essential.
You will need to be flexible with what hours you can cover. The service runs from 07.30am - 7pm Monday-Sunday.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person Specification
Dispositional Attributes Essential
Good understanding of of cleanliness & good hygiene practices Good communication skills Basic knowledge of Health and Safety Basic numeracy and literacy skills Ability to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the job Flexible in managing own time and work duties Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Desirable
Performance focused with the ability to operate within the agreed performance standards
Qualifications Essential
An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices
Desirable
Recognised, support services qualification
Training Essential
Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual site Ability to undertake any necessary skills and competency training required by the post
Experience Essential
Able to carry out instructions as detailed in the job description
Desirable
Experience or working within a catering, portering or cleaning environment Experience of working within healthcare environment Experience of working within a food safety management system
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of commitment to the equality and diversity principles
Desirable
An ability to demonstrate an understanding to trust values Basic understanding of infection control Understanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH Knowledge of manual handling Knowlwedge of NHS policy and procedures
Values and Behaviours Essential
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
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.
Employer details Employer name Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Arnold Lodge
Cordelia Close
Leicester
LE5 0LE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)