Job summary Contract - PermanentHours - Various part time hours availableBase - ScarboroughAre you looking for a post based within our York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management Team?
Are you a strong team player, kind, friendly and motivated?
Then we may have the role for you!York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (YTHFM) are looking for approachable and flexibleCleaning & Catering Operatives to join our team at Scarborough General Hospital.
Experience is not necessary as full training will be given, but a willingness to learn and develop your skills is essential.The main function of this post is to participate in maintaining levels of cleanliness throughout a designated area and providing a catering service.Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship.
Main duties of the job The main responsibilities of the role are maintaining levels of cleanliness throughout a designated area and provide a catering service on the wards.Your duties will include, but are not limited to; Ensuring that the ward/area you are assigned to is cleaned in accordance with the work schedule for that area.
This will include lifting items and operating cleaning machinery, some of which is industrial standardUndertaking specialist cleaning as required under the guidance of the Facilities Supervisor and/or Nurse in Charge and/or Infection Prevention DeptAssisting with the distribution of meals to wardsPlating up of meals, ensuring the dietary requirements of patients are metMaking and distributing hot drinks and cleaning and refilling water jugs About us Our benefits We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.
If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early.
You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.
We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.
If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.
It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.
We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill.
This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy, and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits.
This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time.
We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Healths standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers.
This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification Skills and attributes Essential Able to work alone and with others as part of a team using initiative Education, qualifications and training Essential Good basic education which includes reading and writing plus basic numeric skills Basic understanding or a willingness to complete appropriate qualifications and training which includes infection prevention and control o Food Hygiene Level 2 Customer service training (or to be completed within 6 months of employment start date) Desirable BICSc Qualification/NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning/Catering or equivalent Training in industrial cleaning equipment Experience and Knowledge Required Essential Effective oral and written communication skills Desirable Experience of working in cleaning industry Previous experience of working in the NHS Able to use small and large pieces of equipment such as Regeneration oven/dishwashers/Floor machinery