Compassionate Hospital Facilities & Support Assistant

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Facilities Assistant to join the Florence Nightingale Community Hospital facilities team. You will perform portering, cleaning, waste management, receipt and distribution, patient catering and help desk duties in a busy hospital setting.

The role requires good customer care, teamwork and a flexible approach. Weekend shifts and 6-week rota apply; training will be provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and manual handling within a healthcare setting.
• Good organizational skills and ability to plan daily tasks.
• Food safety certificate desirable but not essential; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a variety of tasks across portering, waste, cleaning, receipt and distribution, patient catering and Help desk.
• Work as part of Facilities and ward/department teams; communicate effectively with patients, staff and visitors.
• Support services across shifts, including weekends; be flexible and patient-focused.

Skills

Cleaning & manual handling

Organizational skills

Equipment handling

Education

Infection control knowledge

COSHH knowledge

Food safety knowledge

Basic numeracy/writing

Day-to-day task organisation

Job description

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Facilities Assistant to join the Florence Nightingale Community Hospital facilities team. You will perform portering, cleaning, waste management, receipt and distribution, patient catering and help desk duties in a busy hospital setting.

The role requires good customer care, teamwork and a flexible approach. Weekend shifts and 6-week rota apply; training will be provided where needed.