Facilities Assistant

Job Overview As a Domestic Facilities Assistant your role is integral in keeping our hospitals clean and safe for our patients, visitors and staff, the NHS couldn't function without you. You will be part of a dynamic and adaptable team whose main focus is to clean to the highest standards and frequencies possible to maintain a clean, pleasant and safe environment reducing the risk and spread of infection. Responsibilities Carry out general and specialised cleaning in both clinical and non‑clinical areas as guided by your team leaders and ensure safe working practices are adhered to in all aspects of hygiene management. Clean and conduct domestic duties as guided by your team leaders. Organise day‑to‑day cleaning duties adapting to the best needs of the ward / department. This will include cleaning of beds, floors, toilets, sinks, mopping, damp dusting, cleaning of internal glass, walls, vacuuming, scrubbing (manual and machine), steam cleaning and buffing. Perform 'deep' and 'specialised' cleans in accordance with training and method statements provided and be involved in full ward decants when requested. Change bay curtains, bed drapes and clean blinds. Work as part of the ward or department team (where appropriate) to respond to requests from the ward matron or department manager in relation to work priorities, local protocols and procedures. Be flexible and adapt to unforeseen requests and tasks as appropriate to the environment. Work in accordance with and follow COSHH (control of substances hazardous to health) and health and safety manual handling policies. Maintain / clean all cleaning equipment. Ensure safe segregation and removal of waste in accordance to waste management guidelines and policies. Qualifications Please note the essential qualifications required for the post outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to hold and provide evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be short‑listed. Recruitment Process As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to undertake pre‑employment screening. Disclosure and Barring Scheme (previously Criminal Records Bureau) is required. Where a post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 it may be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Scheme to check for any previous criminal convictions. Should you require a copy of the Trust's Disclosure and Barring Service Policy, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 01642 624023. All applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history. Applicants are requested to ensure e‑mail addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable. If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full‑time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant. Company Information North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust operates a No Smoking Policy. NTH Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, established in April 2018 to provide estates, facilities and support services. Our main priority is to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience. We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well‑being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. We are looking to employ honest, dedicated individuals to join our team, we recruit for values and together, we are North Tees and Hartlepool. North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions is an NHS‑owned company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions provides a range of Estates, Facilities, Supplies and Procurement services. The company is a separate legal body to North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS. Benefits & Employment Terms A competitive salary Excellent performance related bonus scheme Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays (dependent on service and contracted hours) Access to a pension scheme – National Employment Savings Trust (NEST). North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions will pay a 3% contribution (this is above the minimum contribution rate at the present time) Night shift working allowances (where appropriate) Bank holiday working allowances (where appropriate) The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be paid for by North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions. However, should you fail to satisfactorily complete the probationary period, you will be charged for the DBS check as a deduction from your final salary. Armed Forces Covenant We recognise that reservists and veterans bring a variety of transferable skills and qualities to our workplace, developed through their military careers. Our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community has been recognised through the Armed Forces Covenant as a Silver Employer. We proactively demonstrate our forces‑friendly credentials in recruitment and selection, guaranteed interview scheme for those indicated as part of the Armed Forces Community, and support for reservists and veterans with special leave and additional leave for their training. #J-18808-Ljbffr