Bank Catering Assistant

Northumbria Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; Alnwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Alnwick seeks Catering Assistants to support patient care. The role offers flexible working hours, competitive pay, and various benefits including paid leave and pension scheme. Work involves food preparation and maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the catering department. Ideal for those looking to supplement earnings or gain experience in healthcare settings.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Competitive pay rates

Paid annual leave

Pension scheme

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Responsible for food preparation and general cleaning in the Catering Department.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Willingness to pay for own DBS certificate if required.

Responsibilities

• Support high standards of care for patients.
• Join the staff bank to provide service support.
• Work within diverse wards and community services.

Skills

Excellent communication

Flexibility

Reliability

Enthusiasm

Job description

Overview

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management (NHFM) provides specialist project management, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. NHFML is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS. Terms and conditions are closely aligned to those of the NHS.

Our catering assistants are responsible for the preparation of foodstuffs, general cleaning of equipment and areas within the Catering Department and preparation and service of food to patients on the ward or to patients, visitors and staff in the dining room.

Role and requirements

The role is to support high standards of care to our patients. You will need to embrace our trust values, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and have a flexible approach to your work.

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management (NHFM) covers a large geographical area, providing safe and high-quality care in both hospital and community settings. As such we need to be able to respond quickly to meet demands caused by an increase in patient activity, staff holidays or illness. This is where our staff bank plays a vital role, providing service support 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.

There are many reasons why people join the staff bank, some to supplement earnings, or to work around commitments such as childcare or studying, while others may wish to develop their skills and work experience. So, if having the flexibility to pick and choose your hours is important, then this may be your opportunity. Bank workers are expected to work a minimum of 2 shifts per month but if you want to work more you can.

To find out more about the benefits of working on the bank visit our website www.yournorthumbriacareer.co.uk/staff-bank

Please note that it is a requirement of NHFM that all successful applicants pay for their own DBS certificate if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay.

Responsibilities and benefits

We require reliable, enthusiastic and motivated Catering Assistants to join our bank to work within our hospital and community sites. In return you will offer:

• Flexible hours; choose when and where you want to work
• Competitive pay rates; including enhanced pay for unsociable hours
• Paid annual leave
• Pension scheme
• A fast-track recruitment process if you move to a substantive role
• Opportunities to work in different wards and departments, including community, dental and specialist services
• Access to Services, such as those provided by our Staff Wellbeing Team
• Ability to book your shifts from home using our online portal
• Option to block-book shifts in a set period
• SMS notifications of shift availability
• Access to staff newsletters and bulletins
• Eligible for various local and national discounts which are available to NHS staff
• Free uniform, where applicable

We have a variety of shifts across 7 days a week and there will be hours to suit all. Our standard hourly pay is approx. £12.51. We offer hourly pay enhancements for shifts covered at night and over the weekends. This equates to approx. £17.63 per hour on a Saturday or any weekday between 8pm and 6am, or £22.90 per hour on a Sunday or public holiday.