Bank Facilities Assistant

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust as part of our facilities cleaning team at Brighton General Hospital. This role involves maintaining cleanliness in healthcare settings while ensuring compliance with NHS cleanliness standards. With training provided, all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, fostering a diverse work environment focused on compassionate care.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Diversity and inclusion networks

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience preferred, but training will be provided.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties in various healthcare settings.
• Maintain equipment and ensure all cleaning standards are met.
• Respect patient privacy and dignity during cleaning tasks.

Skills

Cleaning

Attention to detail

Teamwork

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.

Role

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.
  
  

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?

• Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Fred Corneby Job title: Facilities Team Leader Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01273 696011

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