Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Facilities Assistant

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Job summary

The post holder will work within the Trusts various wards and departments to carry out a range of duties associated with the provision of cleaning, food service and other patient support activities.

The successful applicant will be provided with full training, regular supervision, learning & development, plus a competitive salary which includes enhanced rates of pay for Public Holidays, & an excellent Pension package.

It will be your job to ensure that every person using Devon Partnership Trusts Services enjoy a safe, clean & comfortable environment that supports thier recovery.

Main duties of the job

Cleaning duties within the allocated department of work and associated areas in accordance with the departmental cleaning schedule, National Cleaning Standards and including specialist cleaning as required by infection control.
Checking equipment to be used and displaying warning signs to comply with the health and safety regulations.
Ensuring correct waste segregation disposal procedures in accordance with the Trust policy.
Regeneration and serving of food, beverage preparation and associated duties.
Distribution and collection of linen to wards and departments and associated laundry duties.
Completion of Trust departmental paperwork in accordance with standing instructions.
Assistance with Health, Safety, Hygiene and monitoring checks/audits.
To observe Food Hygiene Legislation, hospital and client policies and procedures at all times, reporting any faults, defects or operational issues to Supervisor/Manager/Client representative.
Engagement with all training programmes/courses relevant to the role.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Date posted

02 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Pro Rata.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-23-0784

Job locations

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

Please refer to the full job description and person specification attached to the advert which will provide further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

Please refer to the full job description and person specification attached to the advert which will provide further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Person Spec
Desirable
Experience in cleaning services
Experience in catering serices
Desirable
Level 2 food hygiene
Knowledge and skills
Essential
Providing and receiving routine information orally, in writing and electronically to assist in understanding own job.
Judgements involving straight forward facts or situations.
Able to cope with a sometimes unpredictable environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Person Spec
Desirable
Experience in cleaning services
Experience in catering serices
Desirable
Level 2 food hygiene
Knowledge and skills
Essential
Providing and receiving routine information orally, in writing and electronically to assist in understanding own job.
Judgements involving straight forward facts or situations.
Able to cope with a sometimes unpredictable environment.

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