Facilities Assistant

PENNINE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Stockport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in England is seeking a Facilities Assistant for a PICU ward. The role involves cleaning duties in various clinical and administrative areas, adhering to health and safety standards. The candidate should be detail-oriented and able to work on a flexible rota including weekends. This position is ideal for those looking to contribute to a dedicated healthcare team.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Access to professional development

Staff discounts on retail and leisure

Health and Wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning roles or environments preferred.
• Ability to work on a rota, including weekends.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive cleaning service for the PICU ward.
• Ensure adherence to COSHH and health and safety procedures.
• Dispose of waste safely as per Trust guidelines.
• Participate in the team's cleaning tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of health and safety procedures

Teamwork

Ability to follow cleaning schedules

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Facilities Assistant to work on a PICU ward at Stepping Hill Hospital. Working pattern: Monday to Sunday, 5 days over a 7‑day rota. The post holder will be a member of the Trust's Facilities team and will provide a comprehensive cleaning service for Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT). The Facilities Assistant (Domestic) will work across the Trust's in‑patient and/or community settings as assigned, which may include working on wards, clinics or admin areas. The role will include weekend working to provide relief support as required as per a weekly rota. The Facilities Assistant is responsible for providing general cleaning duties at PCFT. Cleaning duties will be carried out in all areas including clinical, sanitary and administration areas, in accordance with the cleaning schedule, policy, procedures, Trust policy, national cleaning standards and local instruction.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that infection control, COSHH and health and safety procedures are always followed, including:
• Follow the cleaning schedules that have been provided for each area to ensure the areas achieve the required levels of cleanliness at all times.
• Report any incidents or near misses as per Trust policy.
• Ensure that cleaning equipment and machinery is stored correctly and left in a clean condition and to report any defects to the supervisor.
• Dispose of all categories of waste safely and in accordance with Trust guidelines.
• Work on a weekly rota to cover relief shifts during periods of absence and annual leave, which may include weekend and evening working.
• To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures.
• Attend mandatory training and other training as required. This may include training online using a mobile phone or computer.
• Work as part of the team to ensure cleaning tasks are completed in all areas.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as required by the supervisors.

Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

After You Apply

Once you submit your application, you'll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.

If You're Offered the Role

If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You'll receive a formal conditional offer via email.

Pre-Employment Checks

To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre‑employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards. These include:

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history covering the most recent three years. This information will be used to validate employment history and references. If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

Once Checks Are Complete

The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You'll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

Additional Information

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve. If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you. Please note:

• We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
• We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

We will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel