About this role
Job summary
To be responsible for the day to day running and delivery of high quality Patient catering service across the Trust including all aspects of human and some financial resource management.
To assist the Patient Catering Manager in the development of strategic operational plans, and policies whilst ensuring the delivery of a safe, quality, cost effective Patient Catering Service.
To be responsible for the day to day supervising/management of all aspects of back of house departments
To manage the day to day effective communication between the clinical team and catering department
To work with Dieticians to ensure nutritional requirements are fulfilled.
Please note: Previous applicants within the last 6 months need not apply
*** Please note this opportunity is NOT Agenda For Change and terms & conditions vary from Agenda for Change***
Main duties of the job
Ensure that an appropriate structure is in place to support the delivery of Patient catering services provision
Ensure that subordinate staff responsibilities and objectives are clearly defined and that managers are developed and supported to make an effective contribution to the Trust objectives.
Develop and maintain effective channels of communication to ensure all staff are kept informed in a timely and appropriate manner
To ensure service delivery meets changing patient, visitor and staff requirements.
To monitor and evaluate the performance of the Patient catering provision, against its agreed objectives, and be responsible for taking and implementing corrective action where necessary.
To assist with the development of the service in collaboration with appropriate members of staff and to ensure that service provision matches agreed standards.
To ensure the most effective use of resources, taking into account competing priorities and agreed performance targets
To develop and review policies and procedures relating to all services under the scope of this role.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
Please note: Previous applicants within the last 6 months need not apply
***Please note this opportunity is NOT Agenda For Change and terms & conditions vary from Agenda for Change***
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Formal qualification (or equivalent experience) Food Safety qualification Management of Healthcare environments and retail Catering knowledge
Desirable
Experience within NHS, Healthcare or similar organisation Strong financial acumen
Knowledge Essential
Excellent communication skills Ability to use Microsoft programmes including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Desirable
Tools and methodology to achieve continuous service improvement
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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Employer details Employer name Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Epsom
Dorking Road
Epsom
KT18 7EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)