Facilities Assistant - Storekeeper

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking individuals for catering-focused roles. Essential criteria include working on own initiative, prioritising workloads, collaborating in a team, and performing well under pressure. Applicants with a Level 2 food safety award meet core requirements.

Desirable Level 3 in Food Safety will strengthen candidacy. Flexibility in responding to busy hospital environments is valued, with opportunities for development and training as part of induction

Qualifications

• Level 2 award in food safety or equivalent.
• Evidence of a commitment to continuous development.
• Desirable: Level 3 in Food Safety.

Skills

Own initiative

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Working under pressure

Education

Level 2 food safety award

Level 3 Food Safety (desirable)

Tools

HACCP knowledge

COSHH knowledge

Allergen management

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Level 2 award in food safety or equivalent
• Evidence of a commitment to continuous development

Desirable criteria

• Level 3 in Food Safety

Experience

Essential criteria

• Proven ability to work on own initiative
• Proven ability to manage own workload and prioritise when there are competing priorities
• Evidence of experience of working and contributing in a team
• Evidence of ability to work under pressure

Desirable criteria

• Relevant experience of working in a catering environment, however full training will be given as part of an induction plan lasting at least a few weeks

Skills and Knowledge

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of food safety systems, HACCP, COSHH and dealing with Allergens
• Proven ability to communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including; patients, staff-members, visitors, suppliers & environmental health

We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.

Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, free from sexual misconduct, harassment and discrimination. We expect everyone working, training or learning within the Trust to uphold appropriate professional boundaries, demonstrate respectful behaviour and contribute to a culture in which colleagues feel safe to speak up.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.