Facilities Service Assistant

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card and NHS perks

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. The Facilities team is seeking a dedicated cleaner to maintain cleanliness across patient areas and support spaces.

You will follow planned schedules, use a buddy system with apprentices, and participate in essential training including Fire Safety, Moving & Handling, COSHH, and Infection Control. You will work under the direction of the Facilities Team Leader to ensure high standards of cleanliness and environmental audits are completed, contributing to a safe,

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare cleaning is preferred.
• Ability to follow planned cleaning schedules with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Clean toilets, bathrooms, patient rooms, ward areas, day rooms, lounges, offices and meeting rooms according to schedules.
• Resolve faults on cleaning equipment and adjust schedules as directed.
• Participate in mandatory training including Fire Safety, Moving & Handling, COSHH and Infection Control.
• Work with apprentices using a buddy system to ensure Health and Safety compliance.
• Complete actions from environmental audits to monitor cleanliness standards.

Skills

Health and Safety awareness

Cleaning and sanitation

Mentoring apprentices

Job description

You will work closely with the Facilities Housekeeper, Facilities Team Leader and other Facilities Staff, Matron, Facilities Head of Catering and where applicable some Heads of Departments. The post holder will be directed by the Facilities Team Leader to carry out a range of duties for the needs of the service. The cleaning of the work environment following a planned and methodical approach in order to ensure all areas are included. Examples of areas cleaned are toilets, bathrooms, and patient's single rooms, ward areas, patient's day rooms, and lounges, offices, meeting rooms, external patio areas and the immediate external vicinity of entrances, outpatients departments, kitchens and sanitary areas. The post holder will be require to resolve fault finding on equipment used or change in cleaning schedules. Participate in training as directed by the Facilities Team Leader. This would include training in cleaning techniques and mandatory training such as Fire Safety, Moving & Handing, COSHH, and Infection Control. Working alongside and supporting apprentices with their daily duties, using a buddy system, ensuring they fully understand all Health and Safety aspects of the role, Trust policies and procedures. Complete actions for environmental audits as required to monitor standards of cleanliness., The Generic worker: Specific duties will be discussed at interview to meet service requirement. You will work closely with the Facilities Housekeeper, Facilities Team Leader and other Facilities Staff, Matron, Facilities Head of Catering and where applicable some Heads of Departments. The post holder will be directed by the Facilities Team Leader to carry out a range of duties for the needs of the service. The cleaning of the work environment following a planned and methodical approach in order to ensure all areas are included. Examples of areas cleaned are toilets, bathrooms, and patient's single rooms, ward areas, patient's day rooms, and lounges, offices, meeting rooms, external patio areas and the immediate external vicinity of entrances, outpatients departments, kitchens and sanitary areas. The post holder will be require to resolve fault finding on equipment used or change in cleaning schedules. Participate in training as directed by the Facilities Team Leader. This would include training in cleaning techniques and mandatory training such as Fire Safety, Moving & Handing, COSHH, and Infection Control. Working alongside and supporting apprentices with their daily duties, using a buddy system, ensuring they fully understand all Health and Safety aspects of the role, Trust policies and procedures. Complete actions for environmental audits as required to monitor standards of cleanliness.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
• Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.