Patient Catering Supervisor

Ensure that an appropriate structure is in place to support the delivery of Patient catering services provision

Ensure that subordinate staff responsibilities and objectives are clearly defined and that managers are developed and supported to make an effective contribution to the Trust objectives.

Develop and maintain effective channels of communication to ensure all staff are kept informed in a timely and appropriate manner

To ensure service delivery meets changing patient, visitor and staff requirements.

To monitor and evaluate the performance of the Patient catering provision, against its agreed objectives, and be responsible for taking and implementing corrective action where necessary.

To assist with the development of the service in collaboration with appropriate members of staff and to ensure that service provision matches agreed standards.

To ensure the most effective use of resources, taking into account competing priorities and agreed performance targets

To develop and review policies and procedures relating to all services under the scope of this role.

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

Please note: Previous applicants within the last 6 months need not apply

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Qualifications

Essential: - Formal qualification (or equivalent experience); - Food Safety qualification; - Management of Healthcare environments and retail Catering knowledge

Desirable: - Experience within NHS, Healthcare or similar organisation; - Strong financial acumen

Knowledge

Essential: - Excellent communication skills; - Ability to use Microsoft programmes including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Desirable: - Tools and methodology to achieve continuous service improvement