Facilities Assistant (Domestic)

Pennine Care NHS FT

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Facilities Assistant (Domestic) to work at Radcliffe Place Mon - Sun working 5 over 7 ( 08.30 - 14.00 )

The postholder will be a member of the Trust's Facilities team and will provide a comprehensive cleaning service for Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT). The Facilities Assistant (Domestic) will work across the Trust's in-patient and/or community settings as assigned, which may include working on wards, clinics or admin areas.

Main duties of the job

The Facilities Assistant (Domestic) is responsible for general cleaning duties at PCFT. Cleaning duties will be carried out in all areas including clinical, sanitary and administration areas, in accordance with the cleaning schedule, policy, procedures and standards The Facilities Assistant (Domestic) must:

  • Carry out tasks in line with Trust policy, national cleaning standards and local instruction.
  • Ensure that infection control, COSHH and health and safety procedures are always followed, including:
  • Follow the cleaning schedules that have been provided for each area to ensure the areas achieve the required levels of cleanliness at all times.
  • Report any incidents or near misses as per Trust policy.
  • Ensure that cleaning equipment and machinery is stored correctly and left in a clean condition and to report any defects to the supervisor.
  • Dispose of all categories of waste safely and in accordance with Trust guidelines.
  • To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff.
  • To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures.
  • Attend mandatory training and other training as required. This may include training online using a mobile phone or computer.
  • Work as part of the team to ensure cleaning tasks are completed in all areas.
  • Carry out other reasonable duties as required by the supervisors.

About us

The postholder will be joining the facilities team which is within the Capital Investment and Estates Services department at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Date posted

19 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

311-H671-24

Job locations

Radcliffe Place

Dumers Lane

Bury

M26 2QD


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job description and person specification for this role has been attached separately to this advert, should further information be sought ahead of an interview, please use the contact details below.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job description and person specification for this role has been attached separately to this advert, should further information be sought ahead of an interview, please use the contact details below.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ 2 or equivalent experience. + Full UK driving license
  • Experience of cleaning services. COSHH knowledge
  • Knowledge of health & safety techniques
  • Good liaison & communication skills, punctual & reliable, Complete training via computer

Desirable

  • Formal cleaning qualification/training + Full UK driving license
  • Experience working to the NHS National Cleaning standards, Colour coding, COSHH
  • Knowledge of health & safety techniques
  • Good Communication & IT Skills, Punctual & Reliable
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ 2 or equivalent experience. + Full UK driving license
  • Experience of cleaning services. COSHH knowledge
  • Knowledge of health & safety techniques
  • Good liaison & communication skills, punctual & reliable, Complete training via computer

Desirable

  • Formal cleaning qualification/training + Full UK driving license
  • Experience working to the NHS National Cleaning standards, Colour coding, COSHH
  • Knowledge of health & safety techniques
  • Good Communication & IT Skills, Punctual & Reliable

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Radcliffe Place

Dumers Lane

Bury

M26 2QD


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Radcliffe Place

Dumers Lane

Bury

M26 2QD


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Domestic Manager

Debbie Bulger

debbie.bulger@nhs.net

07517466117

Date posted

19 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

311-H671-24

Job locations

Radcliffe Place

Dumers Lane

Bury

M26 2QD


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