Ward Housekeeper

We are looking for enthusiastic, friendly staff for our Maternity Unit at The Royal Oldham Hospital. Candidates need to be well motivated, able to deliver high standards with attention to detail. You will be responsible for all aspects of patient meal selection and preparation including the monitoring and maintenance of quality is adhered to at all times. This involves working directly with patients some of whom are compromised, on a one-to-one basis and fully conversant with the nutritional state of all ward patients., The post holder will be fully responsible for all aspects of patient meal selection, regenerated of bought in frozen products and preparation of simple meals, including requirements for patients with special dietary need e.g. diabetes. This involves working directly with patients some of whom are compromised, on a one-to-one basis and being fully conversant with the nutritional state of all ward patients. The hostess will advise patients on the various nutritional/dietary options available dependent upon the patients needs.
The hostess will ensure that patients receive their food/drinks in an environment that is clean and has been adequately prepared for mealtimes. Patient's meals/drinks will be served at the correct temperature and consistency whilst ensuring that the patient receives the meal that they ordered.
The post holder will be fully responsible for monitoring food wastage including quality control checks of food items. They will also be responsible for maintaining adequate stock levels of ward provisions.
The post holder must ensure that all food storage and serving equipment including crockery is cleaned and stored appropriately and adhering to infection control standards. They will support the ward manger in the monitoring of the ward environment and associated facilities for patients including reporting any faults as per the Trust policy.
The hostess will maintain strict patient confidentiality and adhere to the Trusts confidentiality policy., As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives., To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.
We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.
We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.
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