Facilities Assistant

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Facilities Assistant (Cleaning and Food Service) within its multi-skilled Facilities team. The role includes catering and cleaning duties across patient and non-patient areas, with tasks carried out flexibly according to rotas and Trust procedures.

The post holder will be based mainly on City Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre or Ropewalk House, with occasional cover elsewhere.

Job description

The Facilities Assistant will work as part of a team within cleaning and food services within the Trust's Facilities zonal structure.

The role of Facilities Assistant (Cleaning and Food Service) is multi-skilled and involves catering and cleaning duties within designated patient/non-patient areas of the Trust, carrying out catering tasks and ensuring that cleaning standards are achieved and maintained.

The Facilities Assistant will undertake allocated tasks in a flexible, efficient manner working within defined rotas and work schedules according to Trust policies and procedures.

The post holder will have their main base of work on either campus, City Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre or Ropewalk House however there may be occasions to cover another area.

In addition to the below summary, please also refer to the Job Description attached to this advert. This includes but is not limited to:

Ensure a timely and accurate response to all cleaning requests.

Work in partnership with the Ward Team, Facilities Team Leader/Assistant Facilities Manager.

Assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards and infection control practices in the department as appropriate.

Maintain the integrity and reputation of the department by effective communication and harmonious attitudes with patients, staff and visitors.

Ensure patient dignity and privacy is respected at all times and report where you feel this has been breached.

Safe use of cleaning equipment/assemble and dismantle cleaning equipment; order stock.

Use effective and efficient cleansing/decontamination techniques across a range of skills.

Suction clean/dry mop floors, spot clean floors and remove spillages.

High dusting, damp dusting furniture, fixtures, fittings and ledges.

Spot clean internal glass as necessary.

Inform patients about the Hospital's food offer and the procedure for any ad-hoc requests and help them to make an informed choice from the range of foods and beverages.

Order food using the hospital's electronic ordering devices.

Liaise with nurses, caterers and dieticians to ensure patients food, nutrition/clinical needs and preferences are identified and met.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.