Facilities Assistant

NHS; Crediton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Devon is seeking a Facilities Services Team member to uphold the highest cleanliness standards for patients and staff. The role involves providing support, adhering to infection control policies, and offering quality food services. Flexibility and teamwork are essential, and while previous hospital experience is not required, attention to detail is crucial. The position offers 23 days of annual leave, training opportunities, and staff discounts on services.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working schemes

Opportunities for training and development

Staff discounts on shopping and fitness

Qualifications

• Experience in a cleaning environment is desirable.
• Keen eye for detail.
• Comfortable working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a hygienic and clean environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Comply with Trust Infection Control Policies.
• Provide good quality food and beverage services.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Teamwork

Passion for cleanliness

Job description

Overview

Mynd nôl Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 06 Chwefror 2026

To work as part of the Facilities Services Team within the Community Hospitals to carry out a range of duties associated with the provision of professional cleaning and patient support activities.

Responsibilities

To contribute to the maintenance of a hygienic and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors to ensure the highest standards are met at all times. The post holder must respect patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality and comply with Trust Infection Control Policies. Conduct themselves to minimise the risk of healthcare-associated infection. You will need to be passionate about cleanliness and keen to ensure our patients receive good quality food and beverage services. You should be prepared to be flexible and enthusiastic with a real desire to provide the best possible environment for our patients and visitors. We are looking for individuals who enjoy working as part of a team but feel happy and confident enough to take on challenges and to work unsupervised when required. Although previous hospital experience is not essential you should have a keen eye for detail and be able to demonstrate previous experience in a cleaning environment.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To contribute to the maintenance of a hygienic and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors to ensure the highest standards are met at all times. The post holder is expected to comply with Trust Infection Control Policies and conduct themselves in a manner to minimise the risk of healthcare-associated infection. You will be passionate about cleanliness and keen to ensure our patients receive good quality food and beverage services. You should be prepared to be flexible and enthusiastic with a real desire to provide the best possible environment for our patients and visitors. You should be comfortable working as part of a team and also able to work unsupervised when required. Previous hospital experience is not essential but a keen eye for detail and experience in a cleaning environment is desirable.

Working Pattern: Monday- Friday 07:00-11:00

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Mark Turl on 07770803462 or [e-mail]

Benefits

• 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service (example figures from NHS norms; adapt as applicable).
• Flexible working schemes and family-friendly policies.
• Opportunities for training and development (e.g., care certificates, degrees, CPD).
• Staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options; NHS Pension scheme; cycle to work.

Person Specification

General Requirements

See job description text above, and where applicable you can download a copy of the full job description.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and 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.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust