Hospitality Assistant

Main area Estates Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 14 hours per week (Wednesday 7.30-3.00 & Friday 7.00-2.30) Job ref 270-TG762-CORP-C

Site Isebrook Hospital Town Wellingborough Salary £25,272 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/06/:59

An opportunity has arisen for a Hospitality Assistant to work at Isebrook Hospital, Wellingborough. The Post holder will be a part of a multi disciplined team whose main task is to undertake general Facilities Domestic & Catering duties, working in the cafe, 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.

Hours: 14 hours per week.

Shift pattern: Wednesday 07.30-15.00 and Friday 07.00-14.30 (30 Minute unpaid break each day). Hours may be subject to change.

• To provide a 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.
• To carry out all aspects of floor maintenance i.e. mopping & to always display "wet floor" warning cones when necessary and remove once floor areas are dry.
• Regular removal of waste ensuring the correct use of bags and labelling procedures and ensuring that bags are disposed of in the correct 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.

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and speciality 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.

• Experience in a similar role
• General education including literacy and numeracy
• Experience of teamwork
• An understanding of the importance of hygiene
• An understanding of the importance of health and safety

• To be able to interpret written instructions

We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

All roles are subject to the Home Office immigration rules and therefore eligibility must meet certain requirements for any sponsorship to be considered.

All new starters to the trust are subject to a probationary period.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.