Facilities Assistant

Job summary

PART TIME CLEANING ROLE (20 hours per week)

MONDAY TO FRIDAY - 16:00 - 20:00 p.m. (4 hours per day)

Hourly Rates of Pay - weekday £11.45 per hour / Opportunity to work additional bank shifts, including weekends - Sat £16.14 per hour / Sun £20.95 per hour

To work as an integral part of the ward/departmental teams with a flexible approach within the Facilities Department. Perform cleaning duties as required in all areas of the Healthcare premises to ensure our standards meet the National Specifications for Cleanliness in the NHS.

Previous cleaning experience would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided. Please give FULL details of any relevant experience on your application form to assist us with the shortlisting process. Any fields left blank or incomplete will not be able to be scored.

Please apply online via the NHS Jobs website. If you are unable to use a computer to apply online, please contact:

Recruitment Department on 01273 696011 extension 5008, or email

sc-tr.ourpeoplesgateway@nhs.net (quoting the job reference number) and ask to be sent a paper copy of the application form.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated and hard-working individual to work as an integral part of the ward/departmental teams with a flexible approach within the Facilities Department. The role involves CLEANING the hospital in clinical and non-clinical areas to ensure our standards meet the National Specifications for Cleanliness in the NHS.

Previous cleaning experience (particularly in a healthcare environment) would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be provided. Please give FULL details of any relevant experience on your application form to assist us with the shortlisting process. Any fields left blank or incomplete will not be able to be scored.

The following gives an overview of the key main tasks for this role, but tasks may vary depending on team or site:

• Use of cleaning equipment.
• To ensure strict adherence to all policies and procedures in relation to food hygiene, including HACCP, personal hygiene and cleaning down procedures.
• Clean all surfaces using appropriate methods to remove dust and debris.
• Remove / replace / clean curtains and blinds as necessary.
• Clean all hard floors and mop daily.
• Empty, clean and replenish waste bins.
• Seal waste bags and carry out appropriate waste disposal procedures.
• Clean internal glass and ledges.
• Clean all sanitary areas.
• Maintain equipment in a clean and serviceable condition.
• Maintain and respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out Facilities duties.
• Clean Beds.
• Clean furniture.

About us

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.

• Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
• Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day
• July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
• Flexible working patterns offered across all services
• Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
• Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader

SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust's workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.