Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Facilities Assistant

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Job summary

General Cleaning:Clean areas specified, including associated fittings, if appropriate to include cupboards,work surfaces, dining tables etc.Move light equipment, e.g. tables, chairs, beds and couches (if on castors) to facilitate cleaning, taking into consideration manual handling risks at all times.Clean high level surfaces as appropriate, e.g. ledges, pipes, wardrobes, lights, picture rails etc. and damp dust all furniture fixtures, fittings and ledges etc.Clean paintwork, walls, doors etc. and internal glass as defined in work schedule.General floor cleaning, to include shampooing/buffing when required.Remove and dispose of rubbish, ready for collection.Maintain all equipment in a clean condition, reporting any malfunctioning or broken equipment as appropriateReplenish stock where appropriate, e.g. disposal bags, soap, paper hand towels, toilet rolls and nursing rolls.Food Preparation (where appropriate):Safely re-generate cook chill meals as per Food Hygiene standards.Check temperature of food before and after re-generation

Main duties of the job

To work at Meadowfield Hospital on our older people wards doing cleaning and catering to NHS standards of cleaning

About us

Key Result Areas:? Wear uniform provided and adhere to the uniform policy? Undertake and comply with training, relevant to the role and the needs of the business.? Follow the Trust's policies and procedures.? Appropriate use of security systems? Attendance at Mandatory training days? Comply with instructions and legislation e.g. COSHH Manual and basic Health & Safetysystems.? Complete any reports following incidents as per policy.? Work towards NVQ level 2 in cleaning services.? Carry out work in line with set procedures and schedules following practical training.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

354-EF-20215

Job locations

Meadowfield Hospital

Arundel Road

Worthing

BN13 3EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for committed individuals to work in a very important role as part of the facilities team in West Sussex at Meadowfield Hospital Worthing 30.00 hours per week including every other weekend early and late shifts.

We are dedicated to improving the cleanliness and environment for our patients with mental health problems. You should have good communication skills, a flexible attitude, be able to work as part of a team, be friendly and caring,

Full induction and training will be provided for support and an opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications in cleaning and catering will be available.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and be part of a motivated team who want to make a positive difference to peoples lives. The benefits are excellent and include:

  • To be part of a forward thinking leading mental health Trust offering high quality care
  • Competitive rates of pay and enhanced pay for weekend working
  • Excellent NHS pension scheme
  • Paid annual leave entitlement
  • Challenging and rewarding work
  • Training and development opportunities

For further information and an informal chat please telephone Chris MacDonald on 07740054967 and complete the application form in full online.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for committed individuals to work in a very important role as part of the facilities team in West Sussex at Meadowfield Hospital Worthing 30.00 hours per week including every other weekend early and late shifts.

We are dedicated to improving the cleanliness and environment for our patients with mental health problems. You should have good communication skills, a flexible attitude, be able to work as part of a team, be friendly and caring,

Full induction and training will be provided for support and an opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications in cleaning and catering will be available.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and be part of a motivated team who want to make a positive difference to peoples lives. The benefits are excellent and include:

  • To be part of a forward thinking leading mental health Trust offering high quality care
  • Competitive rates of pay and enhanced pay for weekend working
  • Excellent NHS pension scheme
  • Paid annual leave entitlement
  • Challenging and rewarding work
  • Training and development opportunities

For further information and an informal chat please telephone Chris MacDonald on 07740054967 and complete the application form in full online.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

  • Has worked in a customer focused environment
  • Experience of working as part of a team
Person Specification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

  • Has worked in a customer focused environment
  • Experience of working as part of a team

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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Meadowfield Hospital

Arundel Road

Worthing

BN13 3EP


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Meadowfield Hospital

Arundel Road

Worthing

BN13 3EP


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Facilities Manager (West)

Chris MacDonald

chris.macdonald@spft.nhs.uk

07740054967

Details

Date posted

20 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

354-EF-20215

Job locations

Meadowfield Hospital

Arundel Road

Worthing

BN13 3EP


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