Facilities Assistant - Domestics (15 hrs per week - Evenings)

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and hard-working Facilities Assistant to join our Facilities team. The role involves working Monday to Friday, from 4.30pm to 7.30pm, for 15 hours per week.

The main responsibilities include cleaning and performing duties across various areas of our premises, ensuring compliance with standards and legislation.

Previous experience in healthcare cleaning is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Please provide detailed information about your relevant experience on your application form to assist with shortlisting. Carefully review the essential and desirable criteria in the job description and explain how you meet each. Incomplete applications will not be scored.

Apply online via the NHS Jobs website.

Note: Due to recent UK immigration and visa rule changes, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants without the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Those requiring sponsorship should review eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying.

Main duties of the job

The role involves a variety of tasks aimed at maximizing efficiency through multi-skilled staff to enhance patient experience. Please refer to the full job description and person specification for details.

About us

We are the primary provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving a population of 1.3 million. We provide essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.

Our vision is to deliver excellent community-centered care, helping people manage and adapt to health changes, and reducing hospital admissions and stays.

Why work for us?

• High scores in compassionate culture, leadership, and staff wellbeing in the 2022 NHS Staff Survey
• Varied working environments, including patients' homes and community hospitals
• Flexible working options such as part-time, flexi-time, and annualized hours
• Opportunities for training, development, and research
• Workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Inclusive staff networks for BAME, Disability, LGBT+, and others
• Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader status
• Veteran Aware Trust status
• Located in scenic Sussex, near the South Downs and coast
• Access to NHS staff benefits and discounts

Job responsibilities

Refer to the detailed Job Description. Key responsibilities include:

1. Wearing correct and clean uniform during duty
2. Attending departmental meetings as required
3. Participating in the Trust's appraisal and development processes annually
4. Undertaking necessary training in line with development plans
5. Achieving and demonstrating standards of personal and professional development within set timescales
6. Contributing positively to team effectiveness and efficiency

Person Specification

• Educated to GCSE/O'Level standard
• NVQ Cleaning Level 2, Basic Food Hygiene Level 2, Basic Health & Safety Level 2 certificates

Experience

• Experience in cleaning services and customer-focused environments
• Experience working in healthcare settings

Skills and Knowledge

• Literate and numerate with the ability to follow instructions and record information accurately
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good knowledge of portering, catering, and domestic duties within healthcare

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order 1975). Applicants must submit to a DBS check for any criminal convictions.