Facilities Assistant

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Highweek; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Facilities Assistant to join our Facilities Management team at Newton Abbot Hospital. The role involves cleaning, catering and patient support activities across shifts (mainly 07:30-13:30 and 13:30-19:30).

Salary: £25,272 per annum pro rata. You will work with staff and patients, performing duties with limited supervision and prioritising tasks to meet area procedures and patient needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional cleaning role.
• Understanding of COSHH regulations.
• Basic Numeracy/Literacy and IT skills required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine cleaning duties and infection control procedures.
• Provide a food delivery service to patients, visitors and staff as requested.
• Adhere to policies and HACCP food safety guidelines and relevant storage procedures.
• Carry out PPE usage as required (gloves, aprons, masks, headwear).
• Assist with unloading and distributing supplies to departments.

Skills

Cleaning experience

COSHH knowledge

Education

Numeracy & Literacy

IT Skills

Job description

Main area Domestic Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 24 hours per week (4 x 6 hours shifts including weekends and bank holidays, mainly 0730-1330 and 1330 - 1930) Job ref 388-8193875-CORP-A

Site Newton Abbot Hospital Town Newton Abbot Salary £25,272 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

Care to join our Facilities Management team as a Facilities Assistant? You will carry out a range of duties associated with the provision of professional cleaning, catering and patient support activities.

You will:

• Communicate and work with Hospital staff and Patients to include members of the public and external contacts , Facilities Manager, Matron, ward manager and ward staff and other colleagues in the Trust
• Work without direct supervision and work within the schedules prepared by the facilities management team.
• You can make decisions regarding the order of their work to fit in with area procedures, priorities and patient needs.

Main duties of the job

• To carry out all routine and ad-hoc cleaning duties including infection control procedures.
• To work within and complete the Trust Cleaning Method Statement Manual.
• To prepare and provide a food delivery service to patients, visitors and staff as requested.
• Carry out all tasks according to policies and food safety guide inclusive of HACCP.
• To provide a collection and delivery service, for relevant service departments.
• Cleaning and safe storage of all Patient support equipment
• Assist with the unloading of supplies, correct storage, and distribution to departments.
• Use all PPE as required. These may include gloves, aprons, masks, and headwear and other items.
• Reporting relevant pest infestations, equipment faults and need for repairs.

Working for our organisation

Working as part of a friendly and supportive team, you'll be encouraged to develop your skills, reach your full potential, and make a meaningful contribution every day. We value diversity, respect individual experiences, and foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Together, we help maintain a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment for our patients, visitors and staff.

Browse our interactive candidate book to find out more about our services and Trust:

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To carry out all routine cleaning duties in accordance with the agreed cleaning work schedule and task frequencies to maintain National cleaning standards, present and future guideline’s
• To ensure that any cleaning rectification activity is undertaken promptly and thoroughly within the agreed timescale and standards
• Cleaning of wards will be expected
• To provide appropriate dietary needs and food delivery service to patients, visitors and staff as requested. Service of beverages and snacks throughout the day
• Distribution, collection and collation of menu cards
• Cleaning of catering areas and all associated equipment, clearing, washing and storage of crockery, cutlery and equipment in relation to the food and beverage service
• To conduct routine security checks, checking that all outside lighting is working, assist with fire alarm testing, firefighting equipment checks, and ensuring the cleanliness of site vehicles

Please see our attached job description and person specification form for full details.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience within a professional cleaning role
• Have an understanding of COSHH regulations

Qualifications

• Basic Numeracy and Literacy skills, Inc IT Skills
• Qualification in Food Hygiene level 2 or equivalent

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
• Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
• Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
• Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.