Multi Skilled Housekeeper

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Jul 30

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry & Junior Level
Sheffield

Requirements

- Applicants must be self-motivated, a good communicator and have a flexible approach to working practices as they will be required to work various shifts catering and cleaning, such as cleaning patient bedrooms, offices, catering, preparing meals, serving meals ETC.
- Relevant cleaning and catering experience and a basic food hygiene certificate is desirable, but not essential, as full training will be given.
- To maintain the working environment in a clean, tidy and safe condition always.
- To abide by all COSHH regulations, colour coding.
- Ensure strict confidentiality concerning patients and their visitors.
- Work within the Catering Service Framework and in accordance with statutory Food Hygiene Policies.
- To prepare food items for patients and via regeneration process, which will include presentation, portion control and service delivery ensuring food quality standards are met.
- Regeneration of patients' food following menus and instruction for special nutritional needs and dietary consistencies e.g., diabetic diet, gluten free diet, soft diet.
- Ensure the regeneration process is followed, ensuring that food items are served at the correct temperature, temperatures are recorded, and food is served within the specified timeframe and quality checks are maintained.
- Always ensure security of the building.
- To carry out duties having due regard for, Health and Safety, and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health).
- To attend all mandatory training and where identified retraining sessions regarding, Health and Safety.
- To attend essential training and manual handling training in line with Trust policy.

Responsibilities

General cleaning of all corridors, clinical and non-clinical areas, sanitary areas, and internal windows in the unit, according to work schedules.
To maintain the working environment in a clean, tidy and safe condition always.
To abide by all COSHH regulations, colour coding.
Ensure strict confidentiality concerning patients and their visitors.
Work within the Catering Service Framework and in accordance with statutory Food Hygiene Policies.
To prepare food items for patients and via regeneration process, which will include presentation, portion control and service delivery ensuring food quality standards are met.
Regeneration of patients' food following menus and instruction for special nutritional needs and dietary consistencies e.g., diabetic diet, gluten free diet, soft diet.
Ensure the regeneration process is followed, ensuring that food items are served at the correct temperature, temperatures are recorded, and food is served within the specified timeframe and quality checks are maintained.
Always ensure security of the building.
To carry out duties having due regard for, Health and Safety, and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health).
To attend all mandatory training and where identified retraining sessions regarding, Health and Safety.
To attend essential training and manual handling training in line with Trust policy.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Multi Skilled Housekeeper position?

The working hours are between 7am - 3pm when working on the wards and 10am - 6pm when working within the kitchen. You will be working 5 days out of 7, which includes weekends on a rota basis.

Is previous experience required for this role?

Relevant cleaning and catering experience is desirable but not essential. Full training will be provided for all aspects of the role.

What qualifications do I need for this position?

A basic food hygiene certificate is desirable but not essential. Training will be provided regarding food preparation, cleaning protocols, and health and safety requirements.

What type of tasks can I expect to perform in this role?

You will be responsible for preparing and serving meals, cleaning patient rooms, communal areas, and offices, as well as performing discharge cleans and deep cleans. You will also use an HPV machine and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Who can I contact for more information or to arrange an informal visit?

You can contact Chris Murphy, the Facilities Manager, at chris.murphy4@nhs.net or call 0114 3078258 for any further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit.

What should I do to ensure patient confidentiality?

You must ensure strict confidentiality concerning patients and their visitors, adhering to all relevant policies and guidelines to protect sensitive information.

What health and safety protocols must I follow?

You must abide by all Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations, ensuring a safe working environment at all times.

Where is the position based?

The position is based at SPARC Norfolk Park Road, S2 3QE.

What is the work environment like?

You will be working in a supportive organization that values and respects its staff and the community it serves, providing an environment conducive to professional development and work-life balance.

What is SPARC Beech Hill Intermediate Care Rehabilitation?

SPARC Beech Hill Intermediate Care Rehabilitation is a 31-bedded therapy-led unit catering to stroke patients who require further rehabilitation and assessment to achieve optimal independence before returning home or to a place of their choice.

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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire’s best known teaching hospitals. The Royal Hallamshire Hospital The Northern General Hospital Charles Clifford Dental Hospital Weston Park Cancer Hospital Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital The Trust has a history of high quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research. The Trust has been awarded the title of ‘Hospital Trust of the Year’ in the Good Hospital Guide three times in five years and we are proud to be in the top 20% of NHS Trusts for patient satisfaction. We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt ‘best practice’ in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.