Facilities Services Assistant (Sidmouth)

Royal Devon; Sidmouth; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated cleaning operative to join the Facilities Services team in Community Hospitals. You will perform general environmental cleaning on wards, maintain hygiene, stock replenishment, waste management, and assist with meal service duties as required, all while respecting patient privacy and confidentiality.

You will follow infection control policies, work to PAS 5748 standards, and contribute to a safe, clean environment for

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS or healthcare cleaning environments preferred.
• Ability to follow infection control policies and standard operating procedures.
• Commitment to patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general environmental cleaning on wards, including toilets, bathrooms, showers and sluice rooms.
• Ensure cleaning follows NHS PAS 5748 standards and Trust policies; replenish consumables to maintain hand hygiene.
• Empty and relin e waste bins, dispose of waste per regulations; clean glass and mirrors; vacuum and mop floors.
• Assist with meal service duties where required and support ward readiness and cleanliness.

Skills

Cleaning

Infection control

Hygiene

Tools

Washing machines

Dryers

Job description

Role Summary

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.

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

The post holder is expected to comply with Trust Infection Control Policies and work in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infection.

About the Role

More detail about the role

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 WC's, 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 eg 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.
• Assist with the unloading of supplies and distribution to departments.
• Refer complaints to the Supervisor/nurse in charge.
• Patient Meal Service (Only applicable at in-patient sites) This service provides meals to patients in the community sites, they offer breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Carry out all routine cleaning duties at prescribed times and in compliance with specific ward/department policies and procedures at all times.
• Distribute and collect menu cards.
• Loading of regeneration trolleys and selection of correct heating cycle.
• Ensure patients receive the meals they have ordered, as approved by nursing staff, and to prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, evening meals, beverages, and snacks throughout the day in accordance with patient choice and dietary requirements. Place frozen meals in regeneration trolley and heat in accordance with procedures and guidance. Delivering and collection of meal trolleys
• Undertake and accurately record Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) food safety checks, including monitoring and recording refrigerator and freezer temperatures, ensuring compliance with food safety legislation, organisational policies, and infection prevention standards.

Working Pattern:

Week 1: Monday& Tuesday Day off, Wednesday 1300-1900, Thursday 1300-1900, Friday Day Off, Saturday & Sunday 0830-1330

Week 2:Monday Day Off, Tuesday 1300-1900, Wednesday 0730-1330. Thursday 0730-1330, Friday 0730-1330, Saturday& Sunday: Day Off. ( This rota is subject to change)

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 TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

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 innovations, 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 will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

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 are 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 will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

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 will help you get there.

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 would love to hear from you.

• Salary Band 2: £25,272 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-63303-14669
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 9 November, 2026
• Job Category Cleaning & Facilities