Facilities Service assistant

Job summary

Are you a motivated person who takes pride in a job well done? If so, we would love you to join our Facilities Team at your local community hospital.

We are currently recruiting to a Facilities Service Assistant position, which will be based at Wincanton Community Hospital.

We have various part time hours available which can be discussed further at interview stage.

If you are looking for a challenging role which offers variety, continuous support, encouragement and genuine job satisfaction then look no further.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role will be in the housekeeping and catering departments.

The role involves cleaning departments within the Hospital such as inpatients, outpatients, X-Ray, toilets, meeting rooms, offices as well as cleaning on the ward. You'll also help to prepare patients meals using a cook freeze service and support cleaning within the main kitchen. There will also be opportunities to train in other areas of the facilities team.

You'll help to play a key role in our ongoing fight against hospital acquired infections by ensuring that the ward is cleaned on a regular basis to a consistently high standard and make a valuable contribution in the wider care team that supports a patient during their time in hospital.

You'll be joining a friendly and supportive team of Facilities Service Assistants, some of whom who have been working at the hospital for 15+ years so you will be in very good hands.

Previous experience would be an advantage but is not essential, as full training and support will be provided.

For an informal conversation or to arrange a site visit contact - Teresa Warne, Facilities Team Leader on 01963 828452

If you would like to apply with a CV or need any other support with your application, please email Sophie.lawson-blake@somersetft.nhs.uk

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!