Job summary
Are you reliable, hardworking and take pride in keeping environments clean and safe? We are looking for a Facilities Operative to join our dedicated Facilities team, helping to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety across Health Board premises. The hours are 12.5 per week to be worked 16:30 - 19:00, Monday to Friday. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
As a Facilities Operative you will play an essential role in providing a clean, safe and welcoming environment for staff, patients and visitors. Working with minimal supervision, you will carry out a wide range of cleaning duties in line with national standards, infection control requirements and Health & Safety policies.
Key Responsibilities - Cleaning clinical and non-clinical areas including offices, kitchens and toilet facilities
- Mopping, vacuuming, damp dusting and waste disposal
- Safe use of cleaning chemicals and equipment in line with COSHH regulations
- Completing cleaning records and audit documentation
- Maintaining stock levels and reporting faulty equipment
- Supporting and mentoring new staff where required
- Ensuring a safe and secure environment at all times
Why Join Us? - Full induction and ongoing training provided
- NHS pension scheme and generous annual leave
- Opportunities for development within Facilities and wider NHS roles
- Be part of a supportive team that makes a real difference every day
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge gained on corporate and local facilities induction and completion of internal training programme over a 12 week period (1 week departmental training with further 2 weeks on the job training)
- Working knowledge of procedures and equipment relevant to post
- Knowledge of COSHH regulations Health & Safety Policies and work procedures
- Knowledge of Infection Control Policy, Guidelines and Procedures
- Knowledge of ISO 9002 regards recording data
- Basic Food Hygiene Training
- Knowledge and compliance with Mandatory Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers - NHS Circular CEL 23 (2010)
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in similar role.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good Customer Care Skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work unsupervised alone or as part of a team
- Basic IT skills
- Moving and handling skills
- Operation of mechanical and electrical machinery safely and effectively
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory Standard DBS clearance including Adults Barred List check
- Able to work hours flexibly
- Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge gained on corporate and local facilities induction and completion of internal training programme over a 12 week period (1 week departmental training with further 2 weeks on the job training)
- Working knowledge of procedures and equipment relevant to post
- Knowledge of COSHH regulations Health & Safety Policies and work procedures
- Knowledge of Infection Control Policy, Guidelines and Procedures
- Knowledge of ISO 9002 regards recording data
- Basic Food Hygiene Training
- Knowledge and compliance with Mandatory Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers - NHS Circular CEL 23 (2010)
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in similar role.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good Customer Care Skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work unsupervised alone or as part of a team
- Basic IT skills
- Moving and handling skills
- Operation of mechanical and electrical machinery safely and effectively
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory Standard DBS clearance including Adults Barred List check
- Able to work hours flexibly
- Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment
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.
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.
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).
