FM Assistant (Domestic Services)

To participate in the provision of the in-house FM services to a specified area within the Trust, which may include in-patient wards, admin/clinical areas and retail outlets. The FM services comprises of the cleaning, catering, portering, bed making and laundering services, however some of these services are unit specific. Therefore sections of this job description may not be relevant to all staff and will be identified where appropriate but are not exhaustive. You will be responsible for maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for patients, trust staff and visitors in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness., Domestic Service including Rapid Response (CAT)

• Undertake a variety of duties which will include vacuuming, sweeping, scrubbing and mopping floors; high/low dusting; cleaning vertical and horizontal surfaces, mirrors, chairs, bed frames, bins, sani-bins, toilets, sinks, baths and showers; cleaning cookers, regeneration ovens, fridges/freezers (defrosting on a regular basis), microwaves and others items in the kitchens; restocking consumables such as toilet tissue, handtowels, soap; descaling taps and replacing bin liners. (providing they have not been soiled with body fluids
• To report to the supervisor any problems for example, with floor coverings, surfaces etc which will have a detrimental effect on your ability to clean.
• To ensure that the correct colour coded equipment (mops, cloths, buckets etc) is used. Responsible for keeping all equipment used in a clean, safe & tidy condition.
• To use any machinery /equipment (ie vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, regeneration ovens) in such a way that you will not either endanger yourself or any other person in the area in which you are working. Report to the supervisor any faults or broken equipment as soon as possible. Only using equipment for the task it is intended for, use safety signs and circuit breakers when appropriate.
• To ensure that recyclables, general/clinical waste is disposed/stored/segregated in accordance to Trust policy/procedure., You are responsible for ensuring that the below Trust values are adhered to daily in your work and whilst providing services to patients and their families.
NHS CONSTITUTION You are responsible for ensuring that the values outlined in the NHS Constitution are adhered to daily and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust. You are responsible for delivering a compassionate, dignified and respectful service to patients at all times.

As part of the Facilities Team you are expected to have a flexible approach, excellent interpersonal, customer skills, the ability to use a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise your duties to the role.

You must adhere to the principles of openness, transparency and the statutory duty of candour in your day to day work and conduct and encourage the same behaviours within the wider organisation. Trust Benefits:
• Buying and Selling of Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Childcare Vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Test Reimbursement