Hospital Ward Host (DBS Required)

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Job description

Ward Host

Due to the current high demand on the NHS at the moment, we are looking for a number of Domestic Assistants to deliver a professional and customer focused service across a number of hospitals based in London.

Role Title: Ward Host

Location: London

Salary: £8.91 p/h, rising to £11.08 p/h after 12 weeks.

Hours: Flexible - days/nights

Role

To ensure that patients are provided with appropriate meals, snacks and beverages at the agreed intervals throughout the day.
Taking food orders using the tablet electronic ordering system (Saffron) at the agreed time for lunch and supper each day.
Maintain bedside menus are in good condition and cleaned daily. To maintain the suite of special and therapeutic menus and present to patient who require them.
To prepare hot / cold beverages including load appropriate trolley / equipment and ensure that all beverages are served at the correct temperature according to food hygiene regulations.
Load regeneration ovens as necessary and monitor and record food temperatures.
To ensure that at the end of every meal and beverage service that all cutlery, crockery and condiments are removed from the patient areas.
To wash utensils used in the preparation, regeneration and serving of food and beverages including the cutlery, trays and crockery used for patients.
To ensure the ward kitchen hygiene standards are maintained.
To monitor and record fridge and freezer temperatures daily in accordance with food safety regulations and report problems as appropriate.
To ensure patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh drinking water, 2 water jug changes per day, including ad hoc top ups.
To maintain food safety and hygiene standards in your place of work and apply the food safety procedures applicable in your work area.
Demonstrate high standards of courteous interaction with patients and Trust staff to optimise patient food and beverage consumption.
Ensure that all work is carried out in line with Serco and Trust Health and Safety, Quality and policies and procedures and all documentation and work records are completed accurately.
Undertake any other ad hoc duties as prescribed by your Team Leader / Supervisor / Manager and within scope of skill and capability.

This job profile is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and task of the post holder.

Experience:

Ability to read, write and converse clearly in English.
Basic awareness of Health & Safety working practices.
Previous experience working within a hospital or service environment preferred.
Customer service skills including clear verbal communication.
Understand the importance of patient care, infection control and safety.
Current Enhanced DBS (CRB) would be advantageous. (We can arrange one for you if you do not have one).

These positions may include working within areas of the hospital currently dealing with Covid-19 patients. All relevant Personal Protective Equipment will be provided, however if you fall into a high-risk category, or suffer from any underlying issues, then please take these into account before applying.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

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