Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Mobile Facilities Operative

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Job summary

Working for KCHFT has many benefits for all of our staff!Your hourly rate in this role will be £11.45. Weekend, Bank Holiday and unsociable working hours (8pm - 6am)will attract an enhanced hourly pay ranging from £15.37-£19.95 per hour (plus 12.07% if worked on bank).Some of our benefits include:o 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Your annual leave entitlement increases with length of service.o Automatic enrolment into the NHS Pension scheme (opt out available)o Access to NHS discounts and access to Blue Light card discountsWe are recruiting for 2 part time mobile cleaning operatives to cover staff absence and vacancies across abroad range of Health Centres, Clinics and Admin buildings within the East of Kent. There is also the possibilitythat cover may be required at our Community Hospitals in Faversham, Whitstable, Deal and Herne Bay1 x 15 hr working Monday to Friday. Various start times ranging from 05:00 to 07:00 @ 3 hours per shift. Starttime will depend on site to be covered1 x 15 hr working Monday to Friday. Various start time ranging from 17:00 to 18:00 @ 3 hours per shift. Starttime will depend on site to be coveredWeekends or Bank Holidays attract Enhanced rates of pay.

Main duties of the job

This is primarily a hands-on cleaning position where you will learn all the back-ground skills and knowledge toenable you to complete the role, e.g. enhanced and periodic clean training, National Cleaning standards,completion of paperwork, equipment training and waste management. You will be expected to organiseappropriate and timely travel to sites that require cover as part of your role

We encourage you to call us here at KCHFT for more information, or to arrange a time to come in and see us,meet the Supervision team and receive support with your application. Emily Brown, Mobile Supervisor wouldlove to hear from you on 07521 270263 or email Emily.brown78@nhs.net.Or else you can chat to our recruitment team on 0300 123 2072 or email kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net.

Experience is welcome though not essential. A full induction and training programme will be applied at thestart of your journey with us.A full driving licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial. Travel claims will be paid as appropriatewithin the trust policy guidelines to and from assigned sites. Base for travel claim purposes to be discussed atinterview.

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.

About us

One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.

Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations

Date posted

05 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

846-6022801-EP

Job locations

Various sites

Canterbury/Thanet/Aylesham/Ashford/Folkestone/Dover/Hythe

TN25 4AZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.

All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 29th February.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity

Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.

All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 29th February.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of written and verbal English language. Basic numeracy skills. Basic awareness of IT skills.

Experience

Essential

Previous experience welcome but not essential as full training is provided

personal attributes

Essential

Willingness to learn cleaning and catering techniques. Positive attitude. Kind and compassionate. Able to work as part of a team or on your own. Willingness to travel to diverse sites to provide cover.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of written and verbal English language. Basic numeracy skills. Basic awareness of IT skills.

Experience

Essential

Previous experience welcome but not essential as full training is provided

personal attributes

Essential

Willingness to learn cleaning and catering techniques. Positive attitude. Kind and compassionate. Able to work as part of a team or on your own. Willingness to travel to diverse sites to provide cover.

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

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various sites

Canterbury/Thanet/Aylesham/Ashford/Folkestone/Dover/Hythe

TN25 4AZ

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various sites

Canterbury/Thanet/Aylesham/Ashford/Folkestone/Dover/Hythe

TN25 4AZ

Employer's website

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