About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable person to join our team at Berrywood Hospital, Northampton. The Post holder will be a part of a multi-disciplined team whose main task is to undertake general Facilities Domestic & Catering duties, removal of waste, communicating with ward and hotel services staff, maintaining strict confidentiality and being focused on maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for our staff, patients and visitors, and preparing, cooking and serving patient meals.
Working hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday 07.00-15.00 with a 30 minute unpaid break each day. This shift pattern is subject to change,
Main duties of the job
To provide high-quality hospitality service to wards, departments, clinics and health centres in a way that is conducive to patient care ensuring legislative and operational policies are adhered to. To undertake all cleaning tasks by following the cleaning specifications and by using the appropriate equipment and materials. To prepare, assemble and cook food items for patient meal services The Hospitality Assistant should work closely with other staff to ensure a safe and pleasant environment is provided for patients, staff and visitors. Mopping floor & always display "wet floor" warning cones when necessary. Regular removal of waste correctly labelled and disposed of correctly in waste bins in designated areas. Ensuring that clinical waste bags are secured with correct tape in accordance with hospital procedures and colour coding. To use all chemicals/cleaning agents in a safe and economical manner and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. To only use chemicals which are supplied by the Trust. To use machinery in a correct and safe manner and as per instructions/training and to ensure that all equipment is maintained and stored in a clean, tidy and safe condition. Undertake deep clean, clinical clean, admission and infection cleans as required by infection control procedure including removal, laundering, and hanging of curtains. Collect and deliver laundry, stores, food trolleys and associated waste, beds, bedding and furniture.
About us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
General education including literacy and numeracy An understanding of the importance of health and safety An understanding of the importance of hygiene
Skills Essential
Experience in a similar role or industry
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 Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address Berrywood Hospital
Berrywood Drive
Northampton
NN5 6UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)