Patient Catering Department – Regen Team LeaderBand 4 - Bournemouth, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Dorset

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Job overview

University Hospital Dorset are looking for a new addition to the work within the Catering Department SLT; To build and effectively manage a brand-new Regen team to run a temporary interim catering service during the Capital build programme phase, that is a scalable model that can flex and adapt to demand as the Bournemouth hospital site bed base increases prior to CSR Re-Configuration and end state when Bournemouth hospital becomes the major emergency hospital site.

This role is an excellent opportunity to take up a key role in our growing patient catering department and would suit someone that has previous experience of working in a high performing team environment.

Base Location:

Royal Bournemouth HospitalInterview Date:

TBC Main duties of the job Working in our patient Catering team you will have a hands on approach to leading the team to deliver circa 1, patient meals a day, 7 days a week across our RBH site.

Must be patient focused and be proactive in delivering continued improvements to the current service.
Be able to meet tight deadlines and have the ability to see tasks through to a successful conclusion.

Enjoy working as a member of a team and demonstrate a willingness to support others in the successful completion of tasks.

Be organised and have administration skillsEnsure compliance with statutory and company requirements of food hygiene, storage and temperature control by following guidance in Food Safety Management SystemComplete staffing rotas ensuring adequate levels of staff are rostered on duty as needed to provide level of service required.

Working for our organisation Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities Working with the UHD Catering SLT (Senior Leadership Team), be responsible for maintaining the standard and quality of food served to our patients, ensuring that patient nutrition and hydration are prioritised at our Bournemouth site.

Leading of the Regen Team to ensure work is carried out according to developed schedules, supervising working practices to ensure they meet the Health & Safety Policy and Food Hygiene Legislation according to instruction and training.

Oversee the selection of patient food for delivery and ward service, ensuring consistently high levels of quality, presentation and appropriate quantity & temperature ensuring provision of the right food for the right patient at the right time.

Ensure all food is received, stored, dispatched, prepared, cooked, regenerated and served within temperature ranges as per H.A.C.C.P system. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria A recognised level 3 qualification in Food Safety or equivalent (or working towards)Allergy Aware NVQ Level 3 (or working towards)City & Guild /2 or equivalent Desirable criteria ECDLNVQ level 4 in Food SafetyCustomer service NVQ level 2 Technical Skills Competencies Essential criteria Ability to prioritise demands from different sourcesAbility to write & analyse and interpret reports/dataFamiliar with HACCP Other Essential criteria Awareness of basic Quality Assurance principles and techniquesDemonstrate experience of work in a senior supporting roleAble to work as part of a team and mix with other members of staffGood communication skills, listening, verbal and writtenAbility to work under your own initiativeAbility to work in a multi-disciplinary environment Desirable criteria Knowledge of NHS Trust regimesAny previous Customer Service-related experienceA good standard of English and literacy is required to understand the H & S implications within the Induction and general working area/conditions Experience Essential criteria Experience of working in the Food industry/HospitalityExperience of using Computerised systems Desirable criteria Experience of working in a healthcare setting