Job summary
- Main area
- TWS
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Bank
- Hours
- Flexible working
- Other
- Job ref
- 374-TWS-Chef24
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cross site
- Town
- Eastbourne & Hastings
- Salary
- £11.67 + WTD
- Salary period
- Hourly
- Closing
- 12/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
TWS Chef
Band 3
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. Conquest Hospital and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’.
Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.
In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.
Job overview
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust are looking for enthusiastic, flexible Chefs to join our Temporary Workforce Services within a Support Services role.
The Support Services covers a wide range of areas and we are looking to recruit people who are happy to go wherever the work is needed, be flexible with the hours and days they can offer.
By working through TWS, you would be entitled to access to mandatory training, NHS pension scheme, and trust benefits for local businesses.
Main duties of the job
Due to the nature of TWS, we are looking for candidates with previous experience within the role.
As a member of TWS, your hours will be flexible. You can choose to work according to your availability, when we have shifts on offer.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidates will be responsible for preparing meals and special diets in accordance with hospital standards ensuring all food safety and hygiene regulations are strictly adhered to.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Evidence of General education
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Desirable criteria
- NVQ in Catering or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working in a kitchen with Chef role
Desirable criteria
- COSHH
- Health and Safety
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ciara Adam
- Job title
- TWS Office Supervisor
- Email address
- [email protected]
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