FM Assistant (Domestic Service

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

To participate in the provision of the in-house FM services to a specified area within the Trust, which may include in-patient areas and retail outlets: The FM services comprises of the cleaning, catering, portering, bed making and laundering services, however some of these services are unit specific. Therefore sections of this job description may not be relevant to all staff and will be identified where appropriate but are not exhaustive.You must be aware of the important part you play in maintaining the environment to an excellent standard.You must also be aware that your work will involve working alongside patients and occasionally interacting with them as you carry out your duties outlined below.

You will be working as part of the Facilities Team and are expected to have a flexible approach to your duties.

You will be working as a valued member of the Facilities Management Team.

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills as well as having a flexible attitude, please also see job description for competencies.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated team player to join an existing Facilities team to deliver Soft FM disciplines (Cleaning). The vacancy is located within the Princess Alexandra hospital grounds.

Main duties of the job

We provide integrated care including mental health, learning disability, and social care and community services to culturally and economically diverse communities across Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk. We employ approximately 7,000 people and work with a wide range of partners 'Working to Improve Lives'. We are a responsive, innovative and dynamic Foundation Trust delivering leading edge health services in a constantly changing environment.

We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospital and community based premises. We have many modern community based resource centres and community facilities to provide local services to local people where possible.

Unlike acute hospital services, Community Health Services, mental health and learning disability services are mainly provided in community settings with defined geographical localities. As a result we operate from various locations across Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk. The Estates & Facilities Department is responsible for delivering high quality and cost effective Estates and Facilities management services across Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will support the management of The Trust in West Essex.

About us

Our approach to recruitment is values based and applicant's must be able to demonstrate the Trust's corporates values and behaviours which are Open, Compassionate and Empowering.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Open, Compassionate and Empowering. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

  • Season Ticket Loans
  • NHS discounts for staff
  • Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
  • Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
  • The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work

Date posted

17 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per hour ( enhanced rates if working weekends and bank holidays )

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

364-A-7318

Job locations

The Derwent Centre ( Princess Alexandra Hospital Harlow site )

Building 3 , Hamstel Road

Harlow Essex

CM20 1QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The following duties will include:

To ensure that the areas you are assigned to are cleaned in accordance with the Work Schedule for those ward(s) / areas. This will include vacuuming floors; sweeping, scrubbing and mopping floors; high and low dusting; wiping over and polishing (where applicable) both vertical and horizontal surfaces, mirrors, chairs, bins, sani-bins; cleaning toilets, sinks, baths and showers; cleaning regeneration ovens, fridges, holding fridges, microwaves and others items in the kitchens; defrosting fridges on a regular basis; restocking consumables such as toilet tissue, handtowels, soap; descaling taps; and bins and replacing bin liners. (* Providing they have not been soiled with body fluids).

We are looking for an individual who can work part-time hours across the working week.

Part time hours (shift pattern as below)

Monday to Friday - 17:00 - 20:00 - 15 hours per week

Saturday Off

Sunday Off

Please see the Job Description and person spec for main duties and responsibilities.

For further information please contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following duties will include:

To ensure that the areas you are assigned to are cleaned in accordance with the Work Schedule for those ward(s) / areas. This will include vacuuming floors; sweeping, scrubbing and mopping floors; high and low dusting; wiping over and polishing (where applicable) both vertical and horizontal surfaces, mirrors, chairs, bins, sani-bins; cleaning toilets, sinks, baths and showers; cleaning regeneration ovens, fridges, holding fridges, microwaves and others items in the kitchens; defrosting fridges on a regular basis; restocking consumables such as toilet tissue, handtowels, soap; descaling taps; and bins and replacing bin liners. (* Providing they have not been soiled with body fluids).

We are looking for an individual who can work part-time hours across the working week.

Part time hours (shift pattern as below)

Monday to Friday - 17:00 - 20:00 - 15 hours per week

Saturday Off

Sunday Off

Please see the Job Description and person spec for main duties and responsibilities.

For further information please contact us.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices
  • Understanding of the responsibilities relating to H&S at work
  • Understanding of COSHH Regulations

Desirable

  • Basic understanding of infection control
  • Knowledge of manual handling
  • Knowledge / experience of the National Specifications of Cleanliness

Skills/experience

Essential

  • Able to read/write/converse in english
  • Demonstrate ability to work on own or in a team

Desirable

  • Similar previous experience
  • Basic use of computer packages - Word, Excel, Outlook etc.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Good understanding of Customer Service

Desirable

  • Able to operate with agreed performance standards
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices
  • Understanding of the responsibilities relating to H&S at work
  • Understanding of COSHH Regulations

Desirable

  • Basic understanding of infection control
  • Knowledge of manual handling
  • Knowledge / experience of the National Specifications of Cleanliness

Skills/experience

Essential

  • Able to read/write/converse in english
  • Demonstrate ability to work on own or in a team

Desirable

  • Similar previous experience
  • Basic use of computer packages - Word, Excel, Outlook etc.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Good understanding of Customer Service

Desirable

  • Able to operate with agreed performance standards

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Derwent Centre ( Princess Alexandra Hospital Harlow site )

Building 3 , Hamstel Road

Harlow Essex

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Derwent Centre ( Princess Alexandra Hospital Harlow site )

Building 3 , Hamstel Road

Harlow Essex

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Facilities Officer

Tony Cooper

Tonycooper@nhs.net

07974895178

Date posted

17 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per hour ( enhanced rates if working weekends and bank holidays )

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

364-A-7318

Job locations

The Derwent Centre ( Princess Alexandra Hospital Harlow site )

Building 3 , Hamstel Road

Harlow Essex

CM20 1QX


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