Ward Host - Barnsley, United Kingdom - ISS Facility Services

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Ward Hostess required to work at Barnsley Hospital serving food and drinks to patients.

Part Time 15 hours per week 4pm till 7pm evenings only. 5 days out of 7 on a 3 week rota basis

Duties include serving food and drinks to patients at ward level in a busy ward environment.

Keeping ward kitchen and equipment clean to a very high standard and completing relevant daily paperwork.


Job Purpose


This is a patient focused job, providing a high quality housekeeping, food and domestic service to patients, staff and visitors.


Maintaining a clean and safe environment and to serve/assist with patient meals and beverages in full compliance with food hygiene standards and regulations and in accordance with the specification and current ward requirements.

Undertaking necessary duties to ensure the upkeep of a clean and hygienic environment within the hospital and associated areas.

These duties will be carried out, both in patient, and non-patient environments and may also entail basic food preparation and specialised cleaning tasks.

To be responsive to service needs as they arise and to constantly seek to improve the productivity and quality of the service.


All work must be undertaken in line with health, safety, security and Company and Trust policies and procedures including infection control.

The post holder may work in an environment where they could be exposed to sensitive circumstances.

The post holder will be exposed to some unpleasant environmental conditions.

  • Ensure confidentiality, privacy and dignity is maintained at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act and in line with Company and Trust policy, where appropriate.
  • Conduct yourself in a professional manner whilst on Trust and Company premises.
  • Ensure you understand and comply with all relevant current legislation as set out in Company and Trust policies and procedures and the related documentation, including the Employee Terms & Conditions Handbook, Employee Health, Safety and Environmental Handbook and security procedures.
  • Use all mechanical and electrical equipment in a correct and safe manner, using appropriate methods of work, following training.
  • Maintain a clean, neat and tidy appearance, complying with Company and Trust uniform and hand care guidelines and high standards of personal hygiene.
  • Participate as required, in regular team meetings, performance reviews, job chats, return to work discussions and cooperate with accident and other investigations.
  • Engage in the process to identify your own personal development and training needs and attending agreed training programmes.
  • Report immediately, to your line manager and/or other relevant person any faults or defects to Trust or Company equipment or premises, especially those which could be dangerous.
Any other duties as may be reasonably requested within the grade of the post.

£9.50 per hour

Full training given.

Food Safety level 2 and Allergen training to be completed in first 3 months.

Good communication skills required.

Over 18 only.

Genuine applicants only


Job Type:
Permanent


Salary:
£10.42 per hour


Benefits:


  • Discounted or free food

Physical setting:

  • Hospital

COVID-19 considerations:
Face mask to be worn in clinical areas


Work Location:
In person

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