Cook/Housekeeper

About us

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SHPU) is an NHS Trust that is primarily focused on mental health and wellbeing, learning disabilities, neurodiversity and dementia. Our vision is to improve the mental, physical and social wellbeing of the people in our communities. Our services include some highly specialised regional services such as Gender Identity Services and Forensic Secure Mental Health; and a wide variety of local and neighbourhood-based services such as primary care mental health and Talking Therapies. This is in addition to being the major provider of secondary mental healthcare for the people of Sheffield.

We have a dedicated and skillful team of people caring in Sheffield, which you could become a part of.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do.

We work together, We are respectful and Kind, We are inclusive and We keep improving.

Job overview

To provide and maintain a high standard within the Ward Environment in
support of good quality patient care.

To provide and maintain a high standard of cleanliness on the Ward.

To prepare and provide a ward catering service.

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An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our enthusiastic and motivated ward team. The post holder will be expected to work as part of a team to achieve high standards of cleanliness. They will be expected to contribute to changes in working as part of a changing and progressing service. As part of a team they will strive to give service users a positive experience of their time within the ward environment.

You should have a Food Hygiene Certificate or be willing to undertake relevant training to complete certification, show excellent communication skills be flexible & demonstrate an adaptable approach to work.

Previous experience is desirable but not essential.

Principal duties will include:

• Maintaining a high standard of a wide range of housekeeping tasks on the Ward

• Preparation and Serving of Freshly cooked food.

• Completing appropriate monitoring documentation

• To carry out duties with regard to Health & Safety, Food Hygiene Legislation

Salary dependent on experience.

Working for our organisation

We aim to be an organisation that is diverse and inclusive and to meet this aim we welcome applications from people with a wide range of life experience and whose diversity echoes the diversity of Sheffield, that of the people who use our services, and that of the people who may need to use our services but face barriers to access. Please think about your personal values and how these align with our values when you are applying. Find out more about our organisation through our website.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job title: Cook/Housekeeper - x1 Full time 37.5 Hours per week.
Band: Band 2
Accountable to: Senior Housekeeper

Values:
The Trust is a major employer and provider of services. We are committed torecruiting people who fit our organisational values. These are:

Respect - we listen to others, valuing their views and contributions.

Compassion - we show empathy and kindness to others so they feel
supported, understood and safe.

Partnership - we engage with others based on equality and
collaboration.

Accountability - we are open and transparent, acting with honesty and
integrity, accepting responsibility for outcomes.

Fairness - we ensure equal access to opportunity, support and
services.

Ambition - we are committed to making a difference and helping to fulfil
aspirations and hopes of our Service users and staff.

Job purpose
To provide and maintain a high standard within the Ward Environment in
support of good quality patient care
To provide and maintain a high standard of cleanliness on the Ward.
To prepare and provide a ward catering service General requirements
1. To cooperate with the Senior Housekeeper and work as part of a team.
2. To undertake other duties as may be delegated by the Senior
Housekeeper and/or Ward Manager.

Principal duties
Supporting Patient Care
3. In undertaking day to day cleaning duties within patient areas, to monitor for signs of deterioration of patient hygiene and day to day living skills and advise staff accordingly.
4. Together with Nursing Staff undertake day to day cleaning duties within patient areas, seek cooperation of and to encourage patients to maintain appropriate self care needs and levels of responsibility for the tidiness of bedroom areas.
5. To ensure that meals are provided on a day to day basis in line with the
standard Ward menus, ensuring that patient choice and preferences are
accommodated.
6. To undertake day to day interactions with patients, relatives and visitors in a professional manner as a member of the Ward Team.
7. To ensure all waste and dry linen is quickly and securely removed from the immediate Ward environment in line with operational policies/procedures.
8. To ensure the delivery of clean linen is secured and appropriately stored.
9. To ensure appropriate linen supplies are available and provided to patients on a day to day basis, identifying shortfalls and taking necessary action to address.
10.To ensure that the dining facilities are well presented and laid out, in
support of good patient experience and that beverage areas are
maintained at all times in terms of provisions and cleanliness.

Ward Cleanliness
11.To provide for the full range of general cleaning of all areas within the
Ward, following work schedules and procedures.
12.To ensure products, equipment and materials are used appropriately and in the correct manner to ensure safe cleaning and the best results.
13.Monitor the use of cleaning materials and store items. To ensure adequate stock levels remain available, identifying the need to re-stock with the Senior Housekeeper.
14.As and when indicated or required to respond to immediate need to clean identified areas reprioritising effectively pre planned duties.
15.To ensure relevant and appropriate records are maintained in relation to cleaning schedules and to enable the ongoing monitoring of Catering Services
16.In compliance with menus, the preparation, cooking of patient’s meals.
17.To ensure that existing arrangements to identify and promote daily menus and patient choices are adhered to.
18.To ensure that food and beverages are presented and served
appropriately for the benefit of patients.
19.To ensure that food items are prepared, and made available to patients in line with the Trust policies and procedures relating to monitoring of
temperature, cooking times and quality control.
20.To ensure required provisions are available on a day to day basis in line
with agreed menus and day to day needs/requests.
21.To ensure that all food items are appropriately and safely received
accounted for and stored within designated facilities in line Trust
procedures.
22.To ensure relevant and appropriate records are maintained in relation to kitchen cleanliness, temperature monitoring and stock control to enable ongoing service monitoring.

Health & Safety
23.To carry out duties having due regard for Food Hygiene, Health and Safety and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) legislation.
24.To ensure existing arrangements for the safe storage, removal and
disposal of household and clinical waste are maintained and followed.
25.To adhere to existing arrangements for monitoring of water temperature to prevent the development of legionella bacteria within the Ward.
26.Promptly report all defects, breakages and incidents relating to the work area.
27.To be aware of the Wards Personal Safety Plan and apply in day-to-day
practice.
28.To attend training and retraining sessions regarding Food Hygiene, Health and Safety and Fire, etc.
29.To participate in arrangements for supervision, and personal development reviews.

Job description review
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and in
discussion with the manager the postholder may be required to
undertake other duties which fall within the Banding of the post. The job
description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service
requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post
holder.

The post holder should be comfortable in the use of computer technology, have basic keyboard skills and have the ability to use email.

All employees are expected to observe the following:
Equal opportunities and dignity at work – statement of intent
The Trust is a major employer and provider of services. We are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of and meets the needs of the local community.

We oppose all forms of discrimination on legal and moral grounds, and
recognise that discrimination creates barriers to achieving equality for
everyone.
Staff are expected to comply with the Trust’s Infection Prevention & Control policies and conduct themselves in such a manner as to minimise the risk of causing healthcare associated infections

We aim to be an organisation that is diverse and inclusive and to meet this aim we welcome applications from people with a wide range of life experience and whose diversity echoes the diversity of Sheffield, that of the people who use our services, and that of the people who may need to use our services but face barriers to access. Please think about your personal values and how these align with our Values when you are applying. Find out more about our organisation through our website.

We are a Disability Confident employer. We offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. When you apply you will have the opportunity to let us know if you require adjustments to be made, please contact us if you are not sure or if you require adjustments to the application process itself.

Our six staff network groups welcome new members, these are:

• The Ethnically Diverse Staff Network Group
• The Disability Staff Network Group
• The Lived Experience Staff Network Group
• The Rainbow Staff Network Group
• The Staff Carers Staff Network Group
• The Women’s Staff Network Group

We know how important flexible working can be to applicants and therefore we encourage you to discuss any working arrangements as part of this process. We will always aim to accommodate requests, wherever possible.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children and as part of our safe recruitment practice the successful applicant(s) will be subject to a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) if it is deemed appropriate for the role. The cost of the DBS check must be met by the successful applicant(s).

At SHPU, we prioritise the well-being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust's Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account.

When applying for this post you will redirected to complete your application in our preferred applicant management system, Trac. If you are successfully offered a role, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.

Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when writing job applications

If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it's essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting statement.

While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for, nor can they accurately reflect your skills, knowledge, and experience. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting statement by articulating these in your unique voice.

Relying solely on AI to write your application or supporting statement is not advocated by SHPU and could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process.

For example, AI responses…

• usually lack relevance and fail to address the key criteria outlined in the job description and person specification.

• may come across as generic and fail to distinguish you from other applicants.

• may be ambiguous or open to misinterpretation. Without careful review and editing, the supporting statement could convey messages that are unclear or misconstrued by hiring managers.

• may include qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience that you do not possess, potentially leading to misrepresentation.

Supporting Statement

The supporting statement is an opportunity for you to showcase how your qualifications, knowledge, skill and experiences align with the requirements and criteria outlined in the job description and person.

Recruiting managers score applications based on the criteria listed in the person specification. Managers will be looking for evidence of how you meet these criteria. To increase your chances of securing an interview, provide examples of how you have applied your skills and knowledge in real-life situations. Share work-related successes and challenges you’ve navigated that align with the criteria. These could be from various aspects of your life, including work, education, and personal experiences.

Consider structuring your statement with clear headings or bullet points. This approach will help both you and the recruiting manager navigate through your application more effectively.

In order for your application to progress, where applicable you are required to supply your share code.