Facilities Assistant

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

30 Hours per week

To work as part of the Facilities Management team to carry out a range of duties associated with the provision of professional cleaning, catering and patient support activities. At all times the position demands the respect of patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality.

  • To communicate and work with - Hospital staff and Patients to include members of the public and external contacts , Facilities Manager, Matron, ward manager and ward staff and other colleagues in the Trust
  • To work without direct supervision
  • To work within the schedules prepared by the facilities management team.
  • Post holder can make decisions regarding the order of their work to fit in with area procedures, priorities and patient needs.

Main duties of the job

  • To carry out all routine and ad-hoc cleaning duties including infection control procedures.
  • To work within and complete the Trust Cleaning Method Statement Manual.
  • To prepare and provide a food delivery service to patients, visitors and staff as requested.
  • Carry out all tasks according to policies and food safety guide inclusive of HACCP.
  • To provide a collection and delivery service, for relevant service departments.
  • Cleaning and safe storage of all Patient support equipment including medical gases and replace as required.
  • To provide patient transportation within site area when required to include cadavers.
  • Handling all types of linen to provide to wards and associated areas and other laundry duties
  • Assist with the unloading of supplies, correct storage, and distribution to departments.
  • Use all PPE as required. These may include gloves, aprons, masks, and headwear and other items.
  • Reporting relevant pest infestations, equipment faults and need for repairs.

About us

Working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be and ensures that our diverse experiences are valued and respected.

Supporting our patients, staff and visitors, in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all

Why work with us

Date posted

12 September 2023

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

388-5498566-E&A-C

Job locations

Newton Abbot Hospital

West Golds Road

Newton Abbot

TQ12 2TS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see our attached job description and person specification form for full details.

#caretojoinus

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see our attached job description and person specification form for full details.

#caretojoinus

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team within a range of routine work and procedures
  • Ability to work on your own with straightforward tasks.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks.

Desirable

  • Experience in cleaning within a healthcare environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic Numeracy and Literacy skills
  • Basic keyboard and IT skills.

Desirable

  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team within a range of routine work and procedures
  • Ability to work on your own with straightforward tasks.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks.

Desirable

  • Experience in cleaning within a healthcare environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic Numeracy and Literacy skills
  • Basic keyboard and IT skills.

Desirable

  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newton Abbot Hospital

West Golds Road

Newton Abbot

TQ12 2TS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newton Abbot Hospital

West Golds Road

Newton Abbot

TQ12 2TS


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Facilities Manager

Lucy Woodward

lucy.woodward3@nhs.net

07775031016

Date posted

12 September 2023

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

388-5498566-E&A-C

Job locations

Newton Abbot Hospital

West Golds Road

Newton Abbot

TQ12 2TS


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