Job vacancy: Bank Facilities Assistant - Cleaning and Catering, Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, Haywards Heath

Job summary

Main area: Facilities
Grade: Band 2
Contract: Bank
Hours: Flexible working - Various
Job ref: 150-MT1125-COR

Employer: Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Kleinwort Centre
Town: Haywards Heath
Salary: £22,383 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 24/07/2025 23:59

Bank Facilities Assistant - Cleaning and Catering

Band 2

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The following gives an overview of the key main tasks for this role, but tasks may vary depending on team or site:
 To ensure strict adherence to all policies and procedures in relation to food hygiene, including HACCP, personal hygiene and cleaning down procedures.
 Clean all surfaces using appropriate methods to remove dust and debris.  Remove / replace / clean curtains and blinds as necessary.
 Clean all hard floors and mop daily.
 Empty, clean and replenish waste bins.
 Seal waste bags and carry out appropriate waste disposal procedures.
 Clean internal glass and ledges.
 Clean all sanitary areas.
 Maintain equipment in a clean and serviceable condition.
 Maintain and respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out Facilities duties.
 Clean Beds.
 Replenish bed linen on patient discharge or as needed.
 Clean furniture.
 Replenish consumables – paper towels, soap, toilet rolls etc.
 Adopt a flexible approach, as you may be required to work at any Trust site.
 Ensure the correct storage of all items.
 To issue and collate inpatient menus.
 Collect and clean all crockery and cutlery and kitchen utensils as required using automatic dishwashers where available.
 Collect, wash and return water jugs.
 Collection and delivery of goods.
 Use of electrical cleaning equipment.
 Carry out the regeneration of prepared meals, preparation of salads and
sandwiches, and any other food items as required.
 To prepare and serve food and beverages as required.
 To ensure security is maintained at all times.
 Completion of departmental paperwork as required.
 Assist with the service of patient, and staff meals.
 Provide the appropriate amount of crockery and cutlery in advance of service times.
 Ensure that food presentation, portion control, temperature and quality standards are adhered to.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Educated to GCSE or equivalent standard in English and Maths

Desirable criteria

Basic Health & Safety certificate
Maths and English GCSEs grade C/4 or above
NVQ Cleaning

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of working in a customer focused environment

Desirable criteria

Experience of working in a healthcare environment
Previous experience in Housekeeping/Cleaning/Catering services

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to understand and follow instructions
Ability to record information accurately
Have an understanding of basic Health & Safety principles
Ability to remain calm in difficult situations
Ability to prioritise own work
Smart in appearance with good personal hygiene standards
Polite and courteous
Understand and maintain confidentiality
Flexibility
Reliable

Desirable criteria

An understanding of infection control principles

At the heart of how we operate is our Trust values:

Compassionate Care
Working Together,
Achieving Ambitions
Delivering Excellence

Our values are fundamental to the high-quality care we provide to the people who need us. We are proud to be a community that cares, delivering our services as a team whilst supporting our employees as individuals.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer that actively promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We embrace and celebrate diversity, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with an ethnically diverse heritage, those with disabilities, and individuals identifying as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Our aim is to grow a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

We strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and respected. Our recruitment process is designed to support candidates who require reasonable adjustments and to accommodate the needs of applicants.

This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.

Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically, please ensure you check your emails, including your junk folder. If you have not heard from us within two weeks please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Committed to being an Inclusive Employer

Mindful employer. Being positive about mental health.

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Jayne Taylor
Job title: Facilities Team Leader
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01273 696011
Additional information: EXT 3281

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