Estates and Facilities Recruitment Event
Catering - Evenings
Hours: 16:30 - 19:30
Weekday Evenings
Weekend Evenings
Patient Services Assistant ( Basildon Site Only)
As a Patient Services Assistant you will be responsible for working with the ward/dept. team to develop and maintain the patient environment by:
The day-to-day upkeep of the cleanliness in specific area as set out in the cleaning schedule.
These areas may include ward areas, clinical areas, hospital corridors and associated areas across the Basildon & Thurrock Hospital sites.
Providing a helpful and courteous beverage and meal service to meet the needs of the patients and all service users within the unit.
* No VISA sponsorship available for these roles.*
The interview day for this vacancy is Saturday 7th March 2026
Assist patients with menu selection, taking into account medical/ dietary/cultural and/or religious/ choices, ensuring appropriate meals are ordered.
To check that correct orders, including special diets, are received on the meal trolley
Work closely with the ward staff/ housekeeper/ hostess to ensure that all patients' dietary needs are met
Undertake preparation and presentation of meals and distribute out to patients accordingly
Clear trays
Report any problems to the Nurse in Charge.
Liaise fully with the Catering Department and Nurse in Charge to facilitate seamless catering service at ward level.
To be familiar with and observe the Catering Department's "Codes of Practice" Policy Manual.
Attend training courses and meetings as required
Adhere to the Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995.
To report all environmental issues to the Estates Helpdesk and complete the 1234 Book at ward level.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Please find attached the job description
We look forward to receiving your application.
Kindly note that only evening shifts are available for this role.
No VISA sponsorship available for these roles.