Facilities Assistant

Care to join our Facilities Management team as a Facilities Assistant?
You will carry out a range of duties associated with the provision of professional cleaning, catering and patient support activities.
At all times the position demands the respect of patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
You will:
+ Communicate and work with Hospital staff and Patients to include members of the public and external contacts , Facilities Manager, Matron, ward manager and ward staff and other colleagues in the Trust
+ Work without direct supervision and work within the schedules prepared by the facilities management team.
+ You can make decisions regarding the order of their work to fit in with area procedures, priorities and patient needs.
Working Pattern: 15 hours a week, + To carry out all routine and ad-hoc cleaning duties including infection control procedures.
+ To work within and complete the Trust Cleaning Method Statement Manual.
+ To prepare and provide a food delivery service to patients, visitors and staff as requested.
+ Carry out all tasks according to policies and food safety guide inclusive of HACCP.
+ To provide a collection and delivery service, for relevant service departments.
+ Cleaning and safe storage of all Patient support equipment including medical gases and replace as required.
+ To provide patient transportation within site area when required to include cadavers.
+ Handling all types of linen to provide to wards and associated areas and other laundry duties
+ Assist with the unloading of supplies, correct storage, and distribution to departments.
+ Use all PPE as required. These may include gloves, aprons, masks, and headwear and other items.
+ Reporting relevant pest infestations, equipment faults and need for repairs.

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Supporting our patients, staff and visitors, in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all., + To carry out all routine cleaning duties in accordance with the agreed cleaning work schedule and task frequencies to maintain National cleaning standards, present and future guideline's
+ To ensure that any cleaning rectification activity is undertaken promptly and thoroughly within the agreed timescale and standards
+ Cleaning of wards will be expected
+ To provide appropriate dietary needs and food delivery service to patients, visitors and staff as requested. Service of beverages and snacks throughout the day
+ Distribution, collection and collation of menu cards
+ Cleaning of catering areas and all associated equipment, clearing, washing and storage of crockery, cutlery and equipment in relation to the food and beverage service
+ To conduct routine security checks, checking that all outside lighting is working, assist with fire alarm testing, firefighting equipment checks, and ensuring the cleanliness of site vehicles
Please see our attached job description and person specification form for full details.
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
+ We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly
+ Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role
+ Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
+ Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band
+ If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
+ It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.