Ward Technician
Royal Hospital, Putney, Greater London
Ward Technician
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Royal Hospital, Putney, Greater London
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 21 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: b3e6d51ca25245d983883c469bf3c2a6
Full Job Description
- Work in accordance with the day to day tasks and activities, as per work schedules.
- Ensure ward kitchens and equipment are cleaned to the required standard, as per cleaning schedules.
- To be responsible for checking food delivered by Catering Department against menus, taking and recording of temperatures at point of delivery and taking the appropriate action against any shortfalls with catering when food is delivered.
- Ensure all food temperatures are recorded and all food (including ward provisions) are stored correctly and in accordance with food safety regulations.
- Use all kitchen and food service equipment safely and in accordance with training given.
- Check, sort, distribute and store clean clothing belonging to patients in personal wardrobes / drawers.
- Ensure compliance with mandatory training. Attend other relevant training, as directed.
- Ensure compliance with all Hospital policies and procedures.
- Report any accidents or near misses or unsafe situations, so appropriate action can be taken.
- Treat patients, visitors and staff with dignity and respect.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role / as requested by line management.
The RHN is a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services that span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme. The Domestic Services Department plays a vital role in support of the above by maintaining a pleasant, hygienic and comfortable environment for patients via the provision of high quality domestic services. The department provides a cleaning service to wards, departments, communal areas and staff residences as well as an internal postal and a central wash up service. It employs approximately 45 members of staff through the combination of permanent, bank and agency domestic staff. Additionally, a housekeeping service is provided at ward level via the employment of Ward Technicians, who are responsible for the provision of food and beverage, kitchen hygiene and clean laundry distribution services., Come and work for one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK. Set in a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian building with big gardens, the RHN has specially adapted facilities such as gyms and kitchens for our residents, as well as music and art therapy spaces. The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is more than a hospital - we are a community in which everyone comes together to help adults with neurological disability achieve the best possible quality of life. The RHN is a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services that span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme.