Facilities Service Assistant – Flexible Hours

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Wincanton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated facilities worker at Wincanton Community Hospital to join the housekeeping team. The role involves cleaning across patient areas, wards, offices and communal spaces to a planned, methodical standard, with a focus on infection control and safety.

The post is part-time and located at Wincanton. You will work under the Facilities Team Leader, support apprentices, participate in mandatory training (Fire Safety, COSHH, Moving & Handling), and

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning healthcare settings.
• Good understanding of infection control.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• 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 include toilets, bathrooms, patient rooms, ward areas, day rooms, lounges, offices and meeting rooms.
• External patio areas and the immediate external vicinity of entrances, outpatients departments, kitchens and sanitary areas are also cleaned.
• Participate in training in cleaning techniques and mandatory training such as Fire Safety, Moving & Handling, COSHH, and Infection Control.
• Work with apprentices using a buddy system to ensure they fully understand Health and Safety aspects of the role, Trust policies and procedures.
• Complete actions for environmental audits as required to monitor standards of cleanliness.

Skills

Cleaning

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated facilities worker at Wincanton Community Hospital to join the housekeeping team. The role involves cleaning across patient areas, wards, offices and communal spaces to a planned, methodical standard, with a focus on infection control and safety.

The post is part-time and located at Wincanton. You will work under the Facilities Team Leader, support apprentices, participate in mandatory training (Fire Safety, COSHH, Moving & Handling), and