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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

16d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
    Facilities Management
  • Sheffield

AI generated summary

  • You must work evening shifts, be able to clean and maintain hygiene standards, attend to bodily fluids, and serve meals. Indicate your preferred site: Northern General or Royal Hallamshire.
  • You will maintain cleanliness, assist with cleaning bodily fluids, serve patient meals, and ensure kitchen organization while supporting new staff and completing training as needed.

Requirements

  • - All vacancies will be evening shifts which usually commencing from 4pm onwards.
  • - Please clearly indicate in your supporting information which site you are able to work at we have positions at both Northern General and Royal Hallamshire Hospitals.
  • - All posts will be required to undertake a range of domestic duties, for example maintaining a high standard of cleanliness using modern cleaning methods and machinery, full training will be provided.
  • - The post may at times be required to attend to the cleaning of bodily fluids together with barrier cleaning and when competent in the role you will be required to buddy with new staff members.
  • - Multi skilled staff will be dual trained and be able to also undertake the role of the Food and Beverage Assistants, this role will work at ward level serving the patient meals, full training will be provided including Food Safety Level 2.

Responsibilities

  • - All posts will be required to undertake a range of domestic duties, for example maintaining a high standard of cleanliness using modern cleaning methods and machinery, full training will be provided.
  • - The post may at times be required to attend to the cleaning of bodily fluids together with barrier cleaning and when competent in the role you will be required to buddy with new staff members.
  • - Multi skilled staff will be dual trained and be able to also undertake the role of the Food and Beverage Assistants, this role will work at ward level serving the patient meals, full training will be provided including Food Safety Level 2.
  • - The role will provide all aspects of the patient meal service including serving the meals at ward level and ensuring the ward kitchen is free of clutter and all kitchen equipment is clean.

FAQs

What are the work hours for this position?

The positions will involve evening shifts, usually commencing from 4pm onwards.

What is the salary for the Multi Skilled Patient Services Assistant role?

The salary is £11.68 per hour, with enhancements and unsocial hours payments where applicable.

Will I receive training for this position?

Yes, full training will be provided for maintaining cleanliness, using modern cleaning methods, and undertaking the role of Food and Beverage Assistants.

Do I need to specify which hospital I can work at?

Yes, you need to clearly indicate in your supporting information which site you are able to work at, as positions are available at both Northern General and Royal Hallamshire Hospitals.

What are the primary duties of a Multi Skilled Patient Services Assistant?

The primary duties include maintaining cleanliness, cleaning of bodily fluids, serving meals at ward level, and ensuring the kitchen area is clean and clutter-free.

Is there an opportunity for professional development in this role?

Yes, the Trust provides excellent benefits, including commitments to professional development for its staff.

Will I be required to work with bodily fluids?

Yes, the role may require you to attend to the cleaning of bodily fluids and perform barrier cleaning when necessary.

What types of equipment or tools will I use?

You will be using modern cleaning methods and machinery to maintain high standards of cleanliness.

Will I be working alone?

While some tasks may be performed independently, you will also be required to buddy with new staff members when you are competent in your role.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits regarding this position?

You can contact Jane Howden, Facilities Manager, via email at jane.howden@nhs.net or by telephone at 0114 2714183.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Mission & Purpose

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.