About this role
Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for Housekeepers (food service) to join the busy Patient Services Department at QA Hospital.
Please only apply if you can work either of the following hours Monday to Friday (working all 5 days).
*13:30-19:00
*16:00-19:00
*16:30-19:30
Please be advised the advert may close early due to amount of applicants.
Housekeepers provide a comprehensive catering service at ward level. Duties will include, serving of patient meals and beverages, washing up and general cleaning of the ward kitchen. Applicants must have excellent customer care skills and high standards of personal hygiene.
The post is monthly paid and uniform is provided. The successful applicant will receive a first class training package, and on and off the job training. We also offer a generous annual leave entitlement and opportunity to join the NHS pension scheme.
Will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) form to be completed.
Main duties of the job
Clean and prepare ward food trolleys for meal service and deliver food service trolley 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.
Responsible for safe/secure/hygienic storage of various stocks at ward / department level e.g. cleaning chemicals, consumables, dry /refrigerated food stuffs and equipment.
Responsible for ensuring the safe disposal/packaging of waste as per NHS policy for example Clinical Waste, Household Waste.
Reporting details of faults and failures of electrical equipment /fabric of the building to the relevant team.
Complete all working schedules and any other relevant paperwork 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 courteous behaviour.
See Job Description Attached.
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
Responsible for ensuring the safe disposal/packaging of waste as per NHS policy for example Clinical Waste, Household Waste.
Clean and prepare ward food trolleys for meal service.
Deliver food service trolley to wards.
Assisting nursing staff during managed meal times with portioning and plating food from food trolley at ward level.
Prepare and deliver ward stores and supplies to wards and departments.
Provision where applicable of a range of catering related duties e.g. making toast,setting up and distributing patient beverages.
Reporting details of faults and failures of electrical equipment /fabric of the building toTeam Leader or Ward Manager.
Responsible for the completion of records/log sheets and personal signing in/out sheets.
Complete all working schedules and any other relevant paperwork accurately within giventimelines where applicable.
Responsible for safe/secure/hygienic storage of various stocks at ward / department level e.g. cleaning chemicals, consumables, dry /refrigerated food stuffs and equipment.
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.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Work together with Policies and Procedures of NHS Portsmouth and the Department.
Demonstrate courteous behaviour.
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.
Hours of work Essential
Please specify the shift you are interested in from the hours advertised. Please note each shift involves working the same hours consistently from Monday through Friday.
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
Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)