Bank Facilities Assistant - Cleaning and Catering

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

Job summary

The NHS is seeking Bank Facilities Assistants for Cleaning and Catering roles. Applicants will provide essential support in healthcare facilities, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene, while assisting with food services. Ideal candidates should possess relevant qualifications and a customer-focused approach. Various shifts are available, offering flexibility in a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options, including job sharing

Supportive team environments

Excellent training and development opportunities

Real Living Wage Employer

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE or equivalent standard in English and Maths.
• Basic Health & Safety certificate.
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment and customer-focused roles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strict adherence to food hygiene policies including cleaning.
• Clean surfaces, floors, and sanitary areas.
• Assist with serving meals and maintaining patient dignity.

Skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to understand and follow instructions

Smart in appearance with good personal hygiene standards

Polite and courteous

An understanding of infection control principles

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

Bank Facilities Assistant - Cleaning and Catering

We are looking to recruit Bank Facilities Assistants and we have various shifts available, including weekends.

"Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role."

Main duties of the job

We are looking for motivated and hard-working individuals to work as cleaning or catering assistants for our Facilities team .

Previous cleaning and catering 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.

Please apply online via the NHS Jobs website. If you are unable to use a computer to apply online, please contact the RECRUITMENT DEPARTMENT on 01273 696011 extension 5008 (quoting the job reference number) and request to be sent a paper copy application form.

Regular hours are not guaranteed, but shifts are available at multiple locations across Brighton & Hove.

We are looking for applicants who can work mainly at the following sites:

Please refer to the Job Descriptions and Person Specifications and base your application on these, as they are used to score your application prior to a potential interview.

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and invites applications from all sections of the community.

About us

Positive 2020 NHS Staff Survey resultsThe Care Quality Commission (CQC) rates our quality of services as goodwith outstanding featuresA great working environment in the community, in patients' homes and ourcommunity hospitalsExcellent training and development opportunitiesReal Living Wage Employer with great rates of payFlexible working options, including job sharing, annualised hours, careerbreaks, parental leave and adoption leaveSupportive team environmentsCost-effective and convenient workplace nurseriesThriving BAME, Disability, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networksDisability Confident Employer, committed to creating inclusive workplaces

Job responsibilities

The following gives an overview of the key main tasks for this role, but tasks may vary depending on team or site:To ensure strict adherence to all policies and procedures in relation to food hygiene, including HACCP, 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 furniture.Replenish consumables paper towels, soap, toilet rolls etc.Adopt a flexible approach, as you may be required to work at any Trust site.Ensure the correct storage of all items.To issue and collate inpatient menus.Collect and clean all crockery and cutlery and kitchen utensils as required using automatic dishwashers where available.Collect, wash and return water jugs.Collection and delivery of goods.Use of electrical cleaning equipment.Carry out the regeneration of prepared meals, preparation of salads andsandwiches, and any other food items as required.To prepare and serve food and beverages as required.To ensure security is maintained at all times.Completion of departmental paperwork as required.Assist with the service of patient, and staff meals.Provide the appropriate amount of crockery and cutlery in advance of service times.Ensure that food presentation, portion control, temperature and quality standards are adhered to.

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
• Smart in appearance with good personal hygiene standards
• 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.