Job summary
- Main area
- Cleaning/ Catering
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Bank
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Other
- Job ref
- 184-HR6043098-BANK
- Employer
- Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wincanton
- Town
- Wincanton
- Salary
- £22,383 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Bank Facilities Service Assistant
Band 2
Our award winning trusts recognise that our colleagues are our most valuable resource, we are proud of the excellent levels of service our Trust provides to our service users and the dedication and conscientiousness of our colleagues. With over 10,000 colleagues working for our trusts in a very wide range of services, we aim to provide a supportive, inclusive environment in which our colleagues can thrive.
Job overview
We are currently recruiting Bank Facilities Service Assistance to support Wincanton Community Hospital.
If you are looking for a challenging role which offers variety, continuous support, encouragement and genuine job satisfaction then look no further.
In this role, you will be an integral part of our facility's operations, contributing to the smooth running of essential services. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks, ensuring that our hospital maintains its high standards of cleanliness, safety, and functionality. From assisting with maintenance duties to supporting administrative tasks, you will enjoy a varied workload that keeps you engaged and motivated.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role will be in the housekeeping and catering departments.
The role involves cleaning departments within the Hospital such as inpatients, outpatients, X-Ray, toilets, meeting rooms, offices as well as cleaning on the ward. You’ll also help to prepare patients meals using a cook freeze service and support cleaning within the main kitchen. There will also be opportunities to train in other areas of the facilities team.
You’ll help to play a key role in our ongoing fight against hospital acquired infections by ensuring that the ward is cleaned on a regular basis to a consistently high standard and make a valuable contribution in the wider care team that supports a patient during their time in hospital.
You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team of Facilities Service Assistants, some of whom who have been working at the hospital for 15+ years so you will be in very good hands.
Previous experience would be an advantage but is not essential, as full training and support will be provided.
For an informal conversation or to arrange a site visit contact – Teresa Warne, Facilities Team Leader on 01963 828452
If you would like to apply with a CV or need any other support with your application, please email [email protected]
Working for our organisation
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, and not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
We work hard to make sure that inclusion is part of everything we do. We know that true inclusion means we’re able to provide the best care for our patients and provide a fulfilling career for all our colleagues.
We have six active and impactful colleague networks. These networks provide a safe space for colleagues to share their experiences and learn from one another, but also influence change across our trust:
- Multicultural Network
- Women’s Network
- Armed Forces’ Network
- LGBTQ+ Network
- Lived Experience Network, for colleagues living with disabilities
- Autistic Colleague Network
We offer a form of weekly pay via Wagestream. Bank Pay is an easy way to automatically get paid a percentage of the money you've already earned from any bank shifts completed the previous week. It means you don't have to wait until the end of the month for your bank shift pay, giving you more flexibility.
Don't worry - the remaining portion of your pay is set aside to make sure your tax contributions are paid in full and if your tax contributions amount to less than the money set aside you'll receive it all back at the end of each month.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Generic worker:
Specific duties will be discussed at interview to meet service requirement.
You will work closely with the Facilities Housekeeper, Facilities Team Leader and other Facilities Staff, Matron, Facilities Head of Catering and where applicable some Heads of Departments.
The post holder will be directed by the Facilities Team Leader to carry out a range of duties for the needs of the service.
The cleaning of the work environment following a planned and methodical approach in order to ensure all areas are included.
Examples of areas cleaned are toilets, bathrooms, and patient’s single rooms, ward areas, patient’s day rooms, and lounges, offices, meeting rooms, external patio areas and the immediate external vicinity of entrances, outpatients departments, kitchens and sanitary areas.
The post holder will be require to resolve fault finding on equipment used or change in cleaning schedules.
Participate in training as directed by the Facilities Team Leader. This would include training in cleaning techniques and mandatory training such as Fire Safety, Moving & Handing, COSHH, and Infection Control.
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills
Essential criteria
- Facilities in house training program to be completed within agreed time scale
- Experience of either catering / cleaning / portering in a commercial environment
- Car driver or otherwise mobile with appropriate business insurance and ability to travel to other Trust sites.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of infection control
- Knowledge and understanding of health and safety
- Knowledge or understanding of basic IT or a willingness to learn
- Previous experience effectively working within a team
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Teresa Warne
- Job title
- Facilities service assistant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01963828452
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