Job summary
Employer heading
Facilities Assistant - Meadowfield
NHS AfC: Band 2
Welcome from our Chief Executive
Our organisation is expanding and we're looking for people with the right values, skills and/or potential to join us. We need people with energy, expertise, enthusiasm to help us provide the very best possible specialist NHS mental health and learning disability care. This involves helping us achieve our strategy to improve the quality of life for the communities we serve through People, Prevention and Partnerships.
So what can we offer you in return?
We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.
You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.
As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.
If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.
Job overview
Clean areas specified, including associated fittings, if appropriate to include cupboards,
work surfaces, dining tables etc.
Move light equipment, e.g. tables, chairs, beds and couches (if on castors) to facilitate
cleaning, taking into consideration manual handling risks at all times.
Clean high level surfaces as appropriate, e.g. ledges, pipes, wardrobes, lights, picture rails
etc. and damp dust all furniture fixtures, fittings and ledges etc.
Clean paintwork, walls, doors etc. and internal glass as defined in work schedule.
General floor cleaning, to include shampooing/buffing when required.
Remove and dispose of rubbish, ready for collection.
Maintain all equipment in a clean condition, reporting any malfunctioning or broken
equipment as appropriate Replenish stock where appropriate, e.g. disposal bags, soap, paper hand towels, toilet rolls
and nursing rolls.
Safely re-generate cook chill meals as per Food Hygiene standards. Check temperature of food before and after re-generation.
Main duties of the job
Clean areas specified, including associated fittings, if appropriate to include cupboards,
work surfaces, dining tables etc.
Move light equipment, e.g. tables, chairs, beds and couches (if on castors) to facilitate
cleaning, taking into consideration manual handling risks at all times.
Clean high level surfaces as appropriate, e.g. ledges, pipes, wardrobes, lights, picture rails
etc. and damp dust all furniture fixtures, fittings and ledges etc.
Clean paintwork, walls, doors etc. and internal glass as defined in work schedule.
General floor cleaning, to include shampooing/buffing when required.
Remove and dispose of rubbish, ready for collection.
Maintain all equipment in a clean condition, reporting any malfunctioning or broken
equipment as appropriate Replenish stock where appropriate, e.g. disposal bags, soap, paper hand towels, toilet rolls
and nursing rolls.
Safely re-generate cook chill meals as per Food Hygiene standards. Check temperature of food before and after re-generation.
Working for our organisation
Record temperatures and comment if appropriate using the HACCPS system, as per
training
Inform the Supervisor of any maintenance work required or any defects to equipment
Open and / or close Unit, set alarm, check security of building as required.
Requisition laundry (and put away), Domestic Services supplies and materials, and store
away as required.
Ensure that stock levels are maintained at all times by timely submission of requisitions to
Supervisors
Undertake any other duties as may be required by line management or Nurse in Charge
including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are looking for committed individuals to work in a very important role as part of the facilities team in West Sussex at Meadowfield Hospital Worthing 37.5 hours per week including every other weekend early and late shifts.
We are dedicated to improving the cleanliness and environment for our patients with mental health problems. You should have good communication skills, a flexible attitude, be able to work as part of a team, be friendly and caring,
Full induction and training will be provided for support and an opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications in cleaning and catering will be available.
This is an exciting opportunity to work for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and be part of a motivated team who want to make a positive difference to people’s lives. The benefits are excellent and include:
- To be part of a forward thinking leading mental health Trust offering high quality care
- Competitive rates of pay and enhanced pay for weekend working
- Excellent NHS pension scheme
- Paid annual leave entitlement
- Challenging and rewarding work
- Training and development opportunities
For further information and an informal chat please telephone Justin Hawkins on 07917006687 and complete the application form in full online.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Worked in customer focussed environment
- Experience working within a team
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in MH/NHS
- Previous team working
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Justin Hawkins
- Job title
- Assistant facilities manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07917006687
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