Job Overview Are you looking for a stable and rewarding role and would you love to do a job that gives you an overwhelming feeling of satisfaction whilst working for a supportive NHS Trust. As an organisation, Leicester Partnership Trust recognises the important of work life balance, achieved through flexibility. We have a 33.25 hours per week post across as a two week rota including alternate weekends at our Glenfield site. Hours of work will be 7am to 5pm. As a R&D Assistant you will provide an effective, patient-focused Facilities Service (FM) in the delivery of cleaning, portering and catering. You will be part of our soft FM service and be responsible for receiving, check and distribute supplies across an array of LPT sites, undertake general cleaning and food safety duties within the catering department. The post holder will be reliable, flexible, well organised, self-motivated and have good interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work effectively alone or as part of the team. Candidates must have a valid UK Driving Licence for this role. Applicants are asked to bring their photo ID and right to work including proof of address to their interviews. Please note in cases where a high volume of applications are received for a post, the closing date may be brought forward. Therefore applicants are advised to submit their completed application form as early as possible. Contact: Carmina Matei,, 0116 2252704 or 0116 2252611 Job Description Summary (Main Duties And Responsibilities) The post holder will be asked to complete a Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety course unless already a holder. Receive frozen, chilled and ambient food. Accept clean linen and allocate it to clinical areas Temperature check food on arrival and record the temperatures before storing the food in accordance to the Trust Food Safety Policy (HACCP) Clean the R&D unit i.e., fridges and work surfaces to ensure that Infection Control, COSHH and Health and Safety procedures are always followed. Organise food supplies so they comply with that days food menu. Collate food packets in line with the days menu ready to be passed over to the House Keeping Team Order food packages You will also reap the benefits of Free car parking on site. Paid induction & training. Pension scheme. 27 days paid holiday plus BH. Access to Blue Light and health service discounts. We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.