Facilities Assistant

1 week ago


Totnes, Devon, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Care to join our Facilities Management team as a Facilities Assistant? You will carry out a range of duties associated with the provision of professional cleaning, catering and patient support activities. At all times the position demands the respect of patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality.

You will:

Communicate and work with Hospital staff and Patients to include members of the public and external contacts , Facilities Manager, Matron, ward manager and ward staff and other colleagues in the Trust Work without direct supervision and work within the schedules prepared by the facilities management team. You can make decisions regarding the order of their work to fit in with area procedures, priorities and patient needs.

Working Pattern: 2 x6 hour shifts including weekends and bank holidays (contracted 12 hours per week).

Main duties of the job

To carry out all routine and ad-hoc cleaning duties including infection control procedures. To work within and complete the Trust Cleaning Method Statement Manual. To prepare and provide a food delivery service to patients, visitors and staff as requested. Carry out all tasks according to policies and food safety guide inclusive of HACCP. To provide a collection and delivery service, for relevant service departments. Cleaning and safe storage of all Patient support equipment including medical gases and replace as required. To provide patient transportation within site area when required to include cadavers. Handling all types of linen to provide to wards and associated areas and other laundry duties Assist with the unloading of supplies, correct storage, and distribution to departments. Use all PPE as required. These may include gloves, aprons, masks, and headwear and other items. Reporting relevant pest infestations, equipment faults and need for repairs.

About us

Care to Join Us?

Working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be and ensures that our diverse experiences are valued and respected.

Supporting our patients, staff and visitors, in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out all routine cleaning duties in accordance with the agreed cleaning work schedule and task frequencies to maintain National cleaning standards, present and future guidelines To ensure that any cleaning rectification activity is undertaken promptly and thoroughly within the agreed timescale and standards Cleaning of wards will be expected To provide appropriate dietary needs and food delivery service to patients, visitors and staff as requested. Service of beverages and snacks throughout the day Distribution, collection and collation of menu cards Cleaning of catering areas and all associated equipment, clearing, washing and storage of crockery, cutlery and equipment in relation to the food and beverage service To conduct routine security checks, checking that all outside lighting is working, assist with fire alarm testing, firefighting equipment checks, and ensuring the cleanliness of site vehicles

Please see our attached job description and person specification form for full details.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Ability to work as part of a team within a range of routine work and procedures Ability to work on your own with straightforward tasks. Advise and demonstrate activities in own area of work to a new or less experienced members in the team

Desirable

Specialist knowledge of diets Have an understanding of COSHH regulations Experience of working with the general public

Qualifications

Essential

Basic Numeracy and Literacy skills Basic keyboard and IT skills. Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Desirable

NVQ level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or to be prepared to work to gain the qualification for the role

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