About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Housekeepers (food service) to join the busy Patient Services Department at QA Hospital.
Working hours
Monday to Friday 13:30 - 19:00, and applicants must be able to work all five days.
About the role
As a Housekeeper, you will provide a comprehensive catering service at ward level. Your responsibilities will include:
Serving patient meals and beverages Washing up and maintaining the ward kitchen Carrying out general cleaning duties Providing a high standard of customer care Maintaining excellent hygiene standardsThe role is paid monthly, and a uniform will be provided. The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive training package, including both on-the-job and off-the-job training.
We also offer:
Generous annual leave entitlement The opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme Full training and ongoing developmentA Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for the successful applicant.
Please note: This advert may close early if a high volume of applications is received.
Main duties of the job
Clean and prepare food trolleys for meal services and deliver them safely to wards. Assisting nursing staff during managed meal times with portioning and plating food from food trolley at ward level. Provision where applicable of a range of catering related duties e.g. making toast, setting up and distributing patient beverages. Prepare and deliver ward stores and supplies to wards and departments. Store stock safely, securely and hygienically, including cleaning chemicals, consumables, dry and refrigerated foods, and equipment. Package and dispose of waste correctly in line with NHS policies, including clinical and household waste. Report faults or failures involving electrical equipment or the building to the appropriate team. Complete work schedules and associated documentation accurately. The post holder will follow all guidance and procedures relating to Healthcare Associated Infection to ensure their safety and that of others, to prevent the spread of infection. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Demonstrate a courteous, professional and helpful approach.
For further information, please refer to the attached Job Description.
About us
Equans working in Partnership with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
The Trust is committed to driving excellence in care for our patients and communities and was rated good by the Care Quality Commission report published 2020 and became a University Hospital.
We are ranked as the third in the country for research; embedding education and training across the organisation and we continuously strive to achieve our core values which are at the heart of everything we do.
The Trusts main hub is the QAH, starting life as a military hospital over a century ago and now one of the largest hospitals on the south coast. The Trust provides comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire.
The Trust employs over 8,000 staff and are #ProudtobePHU; our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for providing outstanding care and support for patients, colleagues and our community you will find a home at PHU.
In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
Job description Job responsibilities
Clean and prepare ward food trolleys for meal service.
Deliver food service trolley to wards.
Prepare and deliver ward stores and supplies to wards and departments.
Reporting details of faults and failures of electrical equipment or fabric of the building to Team Leader or Ward Manager.
Responsible for the completion of records or log sheets and personal signing in/out sheets.
Complete all working schedules and any other relevant paperwork accurately within given timelines where applicable.
The post holder will follow all guidance and procedures relating to Healthcare Associated Infection to ensure their safety and that of others, to prevent the spread of infection.
Work together with Department in Performance and Development Reviews.
Work together with Policies and Procedures of NHS Portsmouth and the Department.
It is possible that on occasion the postholder may be asked to work in other areas of the facilities service. This is not expected to be on a frequent or regular basis and would only take place after appropriate training and support was given.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
After reading the attached job description please advise what skills and experience you have for this role.
Qualifications Essential
No formal qualifications are necessary, as the post holder will be given the necessary training to undertake the relevant aspects of the job.
Desirable
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Have the ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative. Possess good communication skills, including non-verbal communication skills. Ability to respond constructively to unpredictable situations. Be calm, focused and able to cope with work under pressure.
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 Equans Working with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)