Facilities Services Assistant (Team Leader)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Lower Washfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave plus bankholidays

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working schemes

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Devon requires a Cleaning Assistant to help prevent cross‑infection and maintain clean, safe facilities. Duties include replenishing supplies, cleaning sanitary areas, and waste disposal to high standards.

The role operates on a 34‑hour pattern with rotating shifts and provides training, a supportive environment and a commitment to staff wellbeing. Applications from all backgrounds are welcome.

Qualifications

• Infection control practices to prevent cross‑infection.
• Cleaning and sanitising patient and non‑clinical areas to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitise patient areas including WC/sinks/baths/showers.
• Vacuum and mop floors; remove dust and grit.
• Replenish hand towels, toilet paper and hand soap to maintain infection control.
• Empty and dispose of waste in line with regulations and colour‑coded systems.

Skills

Infection control

Cleaning

Job description

the prevention of cross-infection from one patient to another. To replenish hand towels, toilet paper and hand soap supplies as required in order to maintain high standards of infection control. 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. To 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. To clean and dry sanitary areas including WC's, wash hand basins, baths, showers, sinks and sluices (if present in work area). Working Pattern: 34 hours, Week 1- Monday & Tuesday- 12:00-20:00, Weds & Thurs- 07:30-15:00, Friday-Day off. Sat & Sun- 07:30-13:30 Week 2- Monday & Tuesday-12:00-20:00, Weds - Day off, Thurs & Friday- 07:30-20:00. Sat & Sun- Day off

Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information please contact: Charlotte Paltridge, Community Facilities Supervisor on 07776536584, [e-mail] OR Kayleigh Bristow, Deputy Community Facilities Manager on 07483444891, [e-mail] 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'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.