Ward Services & Patient Dining Specialist

SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a House Keeper in Hospital Services to provide a safe, nutritious and well balanced meal service to patients in a clean, supportive environment, working with ward based staff.

You will make introductions to new patients, assist nursing staff with meals, monitor eating, check stock and temperatures in ward kitchens, and complete ward catering records to ensure smooth service across the site.

Responsibilities

• Make a personal introduction to new patients following their clinical admittance.
• Ensure the ward provides an up to date list of the patients' dietary requirements for you to work from.
• Assist Nursing Staff with food service to patients.
• Monitor patient eating, report to nursing team if a patient requires help or assistance with eating.
• Prepare and assist with service of beverages food and snacks. Clear beverages at designated times throughout the day including supplement drinks.
• Ensure provision of beverages for distressed relatives.
• Ensure food provisions and catering resources are managed economically.
• Resolve food and crockery shortages.
• Resolve shortages of milk.
• Clean patient's bedside tables prior to each meal service then place the place mat and cutlery in readiness for meal service.
• Be responsible for checking stock and removing out of date food from ward kitchen refrigerators.
• Be responsible for recording of ward kitchen refrigerator temperatures.
• Complete the ward catering sheet including food waste and temperatures.

Job description

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a House Keeper in Hospital Services to provide a safe, nutritious and well balanced meal service to patients in a clean, supportive environment, working with ward based staff.

You will make introductions to new patients, assist nursing staff with meals, monitor eating, check stock and temperatures in ward kitchens, and complete ward catering records to ensure smooth service across the site.