Facilities Services Assistant

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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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 Bridgwater Community Hospital.

We have a part time position available for 26 hours per week. .

If you are looking for a role where you can give back to your local NHS hospital and which offers variety, continuous support and encouragement then this could be the job for you.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role will include cleaning

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. You may also occasionally be required to support in the portering department.

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.

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!

Date posted

16 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-HR6243866

Job locations

Bridgwater Community Hospital

Bower Lane

Bridgwater

TA6 4GU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of main responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Knowledge of C.O.S.H.H.
  • Knowledge of infection control.
  • Experience in cleaning.
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Knowledge of C.O.S.H.H.
  • Knowledge of infection control.
  • Experience in cleaning.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bridgwater Community Hospital

Bower Lane

Bridgwater

TA6 4GU


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bridgwater Community Hospital

Bower Lane

Bridgwater

TA6 4GU


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Hotel Services Team Lead

James

james.porter@somersetft.nhs.uk

01278436753

Date posted

16 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-HR6243866

Job locations

Bridgwater Community Hospital

Bower Lane

Bridgwater

TA6 4GU


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