Ward Housekeeper

To ensure the provision of an individualised high quality food and beverage service to patients liaising closely with the ward dietitian and ensure appropriate fortification of foods at ward level, as detailed by the dietitian. Working hours available are 37.5 hours weekly, either 7.5 hour shifts or 12 hour shifts depending on the needs of that ward over a 7 day period.,

• Explain the menu system to new patients and liaise on a daily basis with the patients and family members regarding meal preferences and appetites, taking into account any cultural and religious choices.
• To encourage and assist patients to order food, where necessary taking into account special dietary needs and medical requirements.
• To ensure in conjunction with the nursing staff that discharged and newly admitted patient's meal requirements are actioned.
  
  Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.We have state-of-the-art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when a sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.