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Band 2 Patient Dining Assistant
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2374683
Job summary
The North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust is a medium-sized acute and community trust with over 525 beds and over 600 community staff, serving more than 600,000 people living across Enfield and Haringey and the surrounding areas, including Barnet and Waltham Forest.
Monday to Friday 4pm to 7pm
Please note if high volumes of applications are received the vacancy will close earlier than stated, you are advised to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Main duties of the job
You will collect, store, cook food and deliver crockery, cutlery, and beverages to ward areas. You will also be responsible for serving Patients Breakfast and Beverages directly whilst the Ward staff serve Lunch and Supper to ensure the correct due diligence is in place the Host/ess will be responsible for clearing all patient food and beverage trays.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Details
Date posted
30 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£30,142 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
391-RFL-8173483
Job locations
THE NORTH MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Sterling Way
London
N18 1QX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education
Desirable
- Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene or working towards it
- Basic food hygiene certificate
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the service
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Time management and organisational skills
- Demonstrable literacy skills
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within a hospital or care environment
Royal Free shared commitments
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Sympathetic attitude to patients and relatives, who may be extremely distressed or anxious.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels
Desirable
- The ability to manage conflict and identify where escalation to senior staff is necessary
Others
Essential
- Able to stand long periods of time, bend to clean high and low and use cleaning chemicals.
Person Specification
Education
Desirable
- Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene or working towards it
- Basic food hygiene certificate
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the service
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Time management and organisational skills
- Demonstrable literacy skills
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within a hospital or care environment
Royal Free shared commitments
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Sympathetic attitude to patients and relatives, who may be extremely distressed or anxious.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels
Desirable
- The ability to manage conflict and identify where escalation to senior staff is necessary
Others
Essential
- Able to stand long periods of time, bend to clean high and low and use cleaning chemicals.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
THE NORTH MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Sterling Way
London
N18 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
THE NORTH MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Sterling Way
London
N18 1QX
United Kingdom