Bank Facilities Assistant

NHS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS seeks a Facilities Cleaning Team Member to support cleanliness standards at Brighton General Hospital. Responsibilities include using cleaning equipment, adhering to health policies, and maintaining hygiene while respecting patient dignity. Applicants should ideally have suitable qualifications but previous experience is not mandatory as training will be provided.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Cost-effective workplace nurseries available

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in cleaning desirable but not essential.
• Basic Health & Safety training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties in various healthcare areas.
• Use cleaning equipment and follow hygiene policies.
• Work under the Facilities Department maintaining high standards.

Skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to understand and follow instructions

Ability to record information accurately

Understanding of basic Health & Safety principles

Polite and courteous

Understanding of infection control principles

Reliable

Education

GCSE or equivalent standard in English and Maths

Basic Health & Safety certificate

Maths and English GCSEs grade C/4 or above

NVQ Cleaning

Job description

To work as part of the facilities cleaning team at Brighton General Hospital and surrounding Health Clinics. Perform cleaning duties as required in all areas of the Healthcare premises to ensure our standards meet the National Specifications for Cleanliness in the NHS.

Previous cleaning experience would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided. Please give full details of any relevant experience on your application form to assist us with the shortlisting process. Any fields left blank or incomplete will not be able to be scored.

Please apply online via the NHS Jobs website. If you are unable to use a computer to apply online, please contact:

Recruitment Department on 01273 696011 extension 5008, or email

[e-mail] (quoting the job reference number) and ask to be sent a paper copy of the application form.

Main duties of the job

The following gives an overview of the key main tasks for this role, but tasks may vary depending on team or site:

• Use of cleaning equipment.
• To ensure strict adherence to all policies and procedures in relation to 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.
• Clean furniture.

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?o Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Job responsibilities

To work as an integral part of the ward/departmental teams with a flexible approach within the Facilities Department. Perform cleaning duties as required in all areas of the Healthcare premises to the required standard and complying with legislation.

• Key responsibilitiesa) Wear correct and clean uniform whilst on dutyb) Attend departmental meetings as appropriate.c) To participate in the Trusts appraisal system, review and personaldevelopment process on an annual basis and in quarterly supervisions.d) Undertake training as necessary in line with the development planning process.e) To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.f) To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team in which they work.

Please see job description and person spec attached for more details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE or equivalent standard in English and Maths
• Basic Health & Safety certificate
• Maths and English GCSEs grade C/4 or above
• NVQ Cleaning

Experience

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

Skills and Knowledge

• 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
• Polite and courteous
• Understand and maintain confidentiality
• Flexibility
• Reliable
• An understanding of infection control principles

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£12.36 an hourper hour plus 12.5% WTD added