IFM Facilities assistant

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust; Matlock; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) invites applications for an Facilities Assistant. The post combines Domestic, Catering and Portering tasks to ensure a clean, safe environment across hospital, health centre and clinic settings.

You may work solo or as part of a team and move between sites as service demands require. Essential criteria include basic numeracy, prior cleaning experience, and good communication.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills essential for teamwork and patient-facing duties.
• Basic numeracy and ability to follow schedules and procedures.
• Experience in cleaning and maintaining hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Follow work schedules and safety policies; operate cleaning equipment.
• Assist with portering duties and basic hygiene compliance as required.

Skills

Good communication skills

Education

NVQ in cleaning or equivalent

Basic Health & Safety Certificate

Job description

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

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Job overview

Advert for Facilities Assistant (Primary Role -Domestic)

You will have a primary role but will be required to work across different areas of the Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) service.

The role will provide a high quality Domestic, Catering and Portering service to hospital, health centre, and clinic settings within clinical and non-clinical areas.

Domestic Assistant

Working either individually or as part of a team in ensuring a clean and safe environment is maintained for patients, staff and visitors following agreed work schedules, methods and procedures. The post holder will be required to have a flexible approach and be prepared to work on other sites should service demands dictate.

Catering Assistant

To maintain a high standard of cleanliness within the Catering Department and to serve meals and functions to patients, staff and visitors to the Trust, ensuring that Food Hygiene Regulations and Health & Safety at Work policies and procedures are complied with.

Porter

The post holder will undertake a wide range of duties to include moving and distribution of supplies, linen, mail, waste, specimens and furniture as required. There may be a requirement for some minimal patient movement between departments. Will be responsible for liaising with delivery drivers and directing delivery vehicles onto Trust sites. Will undertake cleaning of clinical and non-clinical areas and undertaking some minor maintenance tasks.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high quality Domestic and Portering Service to hospital, health centre and clinic settings within clinical and non-clinical areas including:

• Cleaning of sanitary ware, treatment rooms, waiting areas, office areas, kitchen areas, mirrors, internal glass, high and low dusting, washing of tiled services and paintwork.
• Cleaning of crockery, cutlery, utensils, etc. either manually or through ward based dishwashers (as per work schedule).
• Working either individually or as part of a team in ensuring a clean and safe environment is maintained for patients, staff and visitors following agreed work schedules, methods and procedures in accordance with the National Standards of Cleanliness.
• Escalate issues appropriately and via correct escalation process.
• Economic and safe use of cleaning agents following manufacturers recommended instructions.
• Care and safe use of mechanical equipment eg floor scrubbers.
• Replenishing disposable items, eg hand towels, toilet rolls, soap, etc and ensure correct storage of all cleaning agents and equipment and curtain changing.
• Disposal of waste in accordance with the Trust Waste Policy.
• Accurate completion of all required documentation to support specific service processes, eg Barrier or Terminal cleans.

Working for our organisation

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications/Education

Essential criteria

• Basic Numeracy

Desirable criteria

• NVQ in cleaning or equivalent
• Basic Health & Safety Certificate

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous Cleaning experience

Desirable criteria

• Ability to transport self between DCHS sites

Skills

Essential criteria

• Good communication skills

Desirable criteria

• Ability to transport self between DCHS sites

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community. As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

Our vision is to see the health of local communities improve through partnership working, putting people at the centre and looking to the future.

Our values:

• 1) To get the basics right - For each other, local people and communities
• 2) To act with compassion and respect - For each other, local people and communities
• 3) To make a positive difference - For each other, local people and communities
• 4) To value and develop teamwork - With our partners and within DCHS
• 5) To value diversity and inclusivity - Of each other, local people and communities.

• The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis. If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or [e-mail] and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.