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Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust logo
Full-time
On-site
Walton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career?  Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services.  The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

 

Job overview

This is a chance to join our friendly team on Bluebell Ward. Our team supports those with a functional mental health illness. We work proactively with our patient group and their loved ones promoting independence and choice in their care.

Bluebell Ward accommodates up to 14 inpatients in single, ensuite bedrooms to provide privacy and dignity to support recovery. Like the other facilities within the exciting Making Room for Dignity programme, Bluebell Ward has been designed in collaboration with staff, service users and carers to create the best possible environment for everyone, with quiet places and green spaces.  

 

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  • Serve food to patients
  • Keep kitchen clean and tidy including pot washing
  • Ensure patient menu's are completed taking into consideration allergies and dietary needs
  • Bed changing
  • Room cleaning for admission and discharge
  • Stock check
  • Complete audits

Working for our organisation

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”

Benefits include:

  • Commitment to flexible working where this is possible

  • 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service 

  • Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training

  • Generous NHS pension scheme

  • Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits

  • Health service discounts and online benefits

  • Incremental pay progression

  • Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7

  • Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network

  • Health and wellbeing opportunities

  • Structured learning and development opportunities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • the post-holder will be required to serve food to patients and so must hold a food hygiene certificate. 
  • the post-holder will be responsible for updating any dietary needs, allergens and needs of the patients. 
  • Complete menu's on a daily basis with patients ensuring choice, health promotion and needs are considered. this is completed electronically so the post-holder will need to be able to use the maple app. 
  • to ensure that all beds are changed regularly,  mattresses are cleaned and turned as per trust policy and complete audit for this. 
  • To ensure that all stock on the ward is rotated and in date, completing a stock check order form ensuring that the ward has all equipment and stock needed to function. 
  • To ensure that all rooms are deep cleaned on discharge and ready for an admission.
  • To ensure that all equipment is cleaned and ready for use by the nursing team. 
  • To ensure all equipment has been serviced and is safe to use. 
  • To facilitate hydration for all patients including Fresh water in every room and that the hydration station is stocked and changed regularly. 

Additional Information 

Flexible Working

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you.  Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

Disability Confident Employer

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team,   01332 564856, option 1, option 1  or email [email protected]  and we will be happy to provide assistance.

DBS Checks

The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.  

 This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

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