Facilities Services Assistant

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Tiverton is seeking a Facilities Services Assistant to support professional cleaning and patient meal services. You will maintain hygiene standards and support a clean environment for patients and staff. The role requires teamwork and flexibility, with 20 hours of work per week. Experience in cleaning or food service is beneficial, but not essential. The organization values diversity and provides a supportive work environment with various benefits.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a cleaning or food service environment.
• Passion for cleanliness and patient care.
• Ability to work unsupervised when required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cleaning and provide patient meal services.
• Maintain hygiene standards for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Comply with infection control policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Facilities Services Assistant

The closing date is 10 December 2025

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, including providing the patient meal service (breakfast, lunch and supper).

To contribute to the maintenance of a hygienic and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors, ensuring the highest standards are met at all times. At all times the position demands respect for patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality.

The post holder is expected to comply with Trust Infection Control Policies and conduct themselves at all times in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare‑associated infection.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most.

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 people's 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 innovation, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you’ll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

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 or food service environment.

Working Pattern: 20 hours per week.

Week 1: Monday 16:00‑20:00, Tuesday Day off, Wednesday 16:00‑20:00, Thursday Day off, Friday Day Off, Saturday 07:30‑13:30, Sunday 07:30‑13:30
Week 2: Monday Day off, Tuesday 16:00‑20:00, Wednesday 07:30‑13:30, Thursday 07:30‑13:30, Friday 16:00‑20:00, Saturday Day off, Sunday Day off

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Kayleigh Bristow, Assistant Community Facilities Manager on [e-mail], 07483444891

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we’ll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and our family‑friendly policies.

If you’re starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You’ll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You’ll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we’d love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.
• 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 as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust