Facilities Services Assistant - Crediton

NHS Jobs; Crediton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a part-time ward cleaner to join the hospital environment team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality environmental cleaning across ward areas in line with NHS standards.

You will maintain hygiene through cleaning of sanitary areas, replenish supplies, and assist with laundry and related duties as required. The position runs Monday to Friday 07:00–11:00 under a fixed-term contract until 31 October 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience in general ward cleaning or hospital environment preferred.
• Ability to follow NHS cleaning standards and infection prevention protocols.
• Reliable and able to follow detailed schedules.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily environmental cleaning on wards, including toilets, bathrooms, showers and sluice rooms.
• Clean and maintain patient bays, side rooms, nurse stations and other designated areas per daily schedule.
• Replenish consumables (gel, soap, towels, toilet paper, aprons, gloves) to maintain hygiene standards.
• Empty, clean and relin e waste bins and dispose of waste according to regulations.
• Distribute mail, deliver/replenish gas cylinders, and assist with linen and laundry duties as required.

Skills

Cleaning

Job description

The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team ensuring a high-quality service to patients. The main elements of the role are ensuring the delivery of general environmental cleaning on the wards including responsibility for the cleaning of all sanitary areas such as toilets, bathrooms, showers and sluice rooms, and daily and weekly cleaning of patient equipment. Complete the daily cleaning of bays and side rooms, nurses station and other areas on a designated ward area as specified on the allocated daily work schedule. Ensure cleaning is carried out in accordance with National Specification for Cleanliness in the NHS (2021) PAS 5748 Cleanliness in Healthcare Facilities, the Trust Cleaning Policy, Patient Equipment Cleaning Policy and the agreed cleaning schedule. Terminally clean bed spaces & side rooms as required. Ensure that alcohol gel dispensers, hand soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and, where required, aprons and gloves are replenished as needed to maintain high standards of hand hygiene, infection prevention, and control, thereby reducing the risk of cross-infection between patients. Emptying, cleaning and relining waste bins with appropriate coloured liner. Securing and placing them for disposal to ensure regulations for clinical and non-clinical waste (including compacting) are adhered to. Cleaning of internal glass and mirrors as detailed on the daily work schedule. Vacuum clean all carpeted floor surfaces and to static and damp mop all hard floor surfaces to ensure all areas are free from dust, dirt and grit. Clean and dry sanitary areas including WCs, wash hand basins, baths, showers, sinks and sluices (if present in work area). Other duties associated with this role may include; Collect and deliver mail Complete duties associated with the cleanliness of the exterior area e.g. bins and car park roads Deliver/replenish gas cylinders as required. Distribute linen to wards and associated areas and other laundry duties as required, including the operation of washing machines and dryers and the treatment/disposal of dirty laundry.

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday- 07:00-11:00

Interview Date: To be confirmed

This is a fixed term contract until 31/10/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

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.

Benefits

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 will 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.