3288 - Facilities Operative (Domestic Services)

Job summary

BFS Facilities Services (BFS) have vacancies for enthusiastic team players to work as Facilities Operatives, joining our Domestic Cleaning & Housekeeping Services within Barnsley Hospital.

We are looking for individuals who are flexible, eager to learn and develop in fast moving and challenging area of our business, so whilst previous experience is desirable, it is not essential as full training will be provided.

We have various working patterns available

What really matters to us is providing everyone of our patients with an excellent experience, a service that really cares and one that delivers the right outcome, and that we achieve this everyday, so we are looking for individuals who are highly motivated and who demonstrate those values and personal qualities that support the BHNFT way of working.

Interviews are due to take place 5th June 2024.

Main duties of the job

Provision of an efficient and effective high standard of cleaning services, clinical and non- clinical across all of the Trust

To carry out all cleaning assigned, making full use of the guidance and training given, using all materials and consumables in accordance with agreed practices ensuring the economic use of resources.

To provide a service to wards and departments cleaning in close proximity to beds, with due respect for patients dignity.

Manage cleaning schedules in line with patient and ward activity.

Ensure all cleaning schedules are completed and checked on a daily basis.

Provide emergency and ad hoc cleaning as required.

Undertake manual and mechanical cleaning activities in accordance with the cleaning schedule.

Comply with methods of cleaning required for areas.

Work safely at all times giving due consideration to themselves and others.

Check and observe cleaning to be carried out in accordance with schedule.

Use the appropriate work equipment and PPE provided. Report safety deficiencies and accidents through line manager.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Individuals who may require sponsorship please use the link below to check eligibility UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), Level A are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

About us

We reserve the right to close this position early.

Operating as a Wholly Owned Subsidiary to Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, BFS has over 40 years heritage in providing high quality estates, facilities, procurement services and Outpatient pharmaceutical services to the healthcare sector. With a turnover of over £50m per annum, we take pride in our people, the quality of our work and in making financial contributions back into the NHS, supporting our patients and staff to deliver front line patient services.

BFS are passionate about providing essential facilities and healthcare support services. Our highly skilled and experienced leading professionals take pride in what they do, delivering world-class services and best-in-class NHS standards.

We believe in our people, and our ethos is to put our customers and team at the heart of everything we do.

Our vision is to provide quality essential services, growing for the ultimate benefit of public healthcare and beyond.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Barnsley Facilities Services (BFS) are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.