3288 - Facilities Operative (Domestic Services)

Job summary

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

We are looking for flexible individuals, eager to learn and develop in fast moving and challenging area of our business. Previous experience is desirable, but full training will be provided.

We have the below working patterns available:

Mon-Sun, Mon- Fri, 17:00 - 20:00, Sat-Sun15:45 - 19:45, 7 on 7 off shift, No break - 11.5 hours

ED, Mon-Sun, Mon-Fri, 17:00 20:00, Sat -Sun 15:30 19:45, 7 on 7 off shift, No break- 11.75 hours

What really matters is providing everyone of our patients with an excellent experience, a service that really cares and one that delivers the right outcome, and we achieve this everyday.

Interviews are due to take place between the 14th and 18th August 2023.

Main duties of the job

Provision of an efficient and effective high standard of cleaning services

To carry out all cleaning assigned, making full use of the guidance and training given, using all materials and consumables with agreed practices

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

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

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.