Job Advert
We are looking for Ad Hoc/Bank catering staff who are looking to work in NHS D&G. If you are reliable and dependable, are a good team worker who is able to provide a high standard of service, are professional and flexible, then you may be a suitable candidate for the Catering Staff Bank. We run a Monday-Sunday service covering 6.30am-8.30pm and all candidates must be willing to work any of the shifts within this time frame.
Duties could be in any section of the catering department and will include basic food preparation, food & counter service, receiving, checking & issuing of stock, stock rotation/security & maintaining a high standard of hygiene throughout the department.
All Staff Bank roles are to cover shortages across NHS D&G. Work is offered on an "as and when required basis" with different shift patterns available to suit flexible working. There are no guarantees of a fixed number of hours each week as this is a needs led service, however we do regularly have shifts available.
Candidates should have good communication skills, and a self motivated approach to work and an ability to work on their own initiative.
Benefits of working for NHS D&G included enhanced rates of pay for shifts worked over weekends or public holidays.
Interested candidates looking for more information are asked to call the DGRI switchboard (01387 246246) ask for catering department and speak to either Marie Fleming or Kerry Willmott, Catering Managers, or alternatively email - Kerry.willmott@nhs.scot or Marie.fleming@nhs.scot
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
PUBLIC PROTECTION
Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.
RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.