Special Feed Maker

You will be required to prepare special feeds for inpatients who require specialist nutrition using feed regimes prepared by the Dietitians . You will need to show expectational attention to detail, be able to weigh and measure feed constituents accurately, and to adhere closely to procedures. Our feeds are prepared using strict hygiene protocols to ensure they are safe to give to our most vulnerable patients.

You must have a good level of literacy, numeracy and be able to communicate effectively. You will ideally have either worked in a large scale catering business preparing food, or catering setting within a Healthcare organisation , and be physically fit and able to undertake moving and handling duties .

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Qualifications

Essential: - A minimum of 5 GCSE or equivalent at grade 4 or above or equivalent including Mathematics and English Language; - Level 2 Food Hygiene Training

KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Essential: - Previous experience of large scale feed or food production; - Knowledge of food safety and safe food handling

ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS

PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

Essential: - Competent in the IT including the use of email, and internet