Bank Ward Housekeeper

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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• Explain the menu system to new patients' and liaise on a daily basis with the patients' and family members regarding meal preferences and appetites, taking into account any cultural and religious choices.

• To encourage and assist patients to order food, where necessary taking into account special dietary needs and medical requirements.

• To liaise closely with the ward dietitian and ensure appropriate fortification of foods at ward level, as detailed by the dietitian.

• To ensure that each patient receives their chosen meal, have any assistance they require to eat and drink (red tray/beaker system) and to record food intake on food record charts, in conjunction with nursing staff.

• To ensure all food and beverages are served at the correct temperature in accordance with Food Hygiene Regulations

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Ability to speak, understand, read and write English Post registration

Desirable criteria

• Food Hygiene Certificate
• Allergen Training

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous experience working in a food environment

Desirable criteria

• Health & Safety Knowledge/ Training
• COSHH & HACCP Understanding

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Worked in a Hospital or Care Home environment
• An understanding of Health & Safety Procedure

Desirable criteria

• Works well in a team and unsupervised

Personal Skills

Essential criteria

• Strong communication skills - written and verbal

Desirable criteria

• Experience of dealing with Customers in a Clinical/catering/retail environment

It is an exciting time to join Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

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