IFM Facilities Assistant

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust; Pilsley CP; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Domestic Assistant to deliver high-quality domestic, catering and portering services across hospital and clinic settings. Training will be provided and staff may work across IFM areas to meet service needs.

The role is a 12-month fixed-term, part-time position with 22 hours per week over a 7-day pattern, including weekends and bank holidays. Applicants should have basic numeracy, literacy and a Health and Safety certificate.

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills or willing to work towards.
• Basic Health and Safety Certificate
• Previous Cleaning Experience

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient, high quality domestic service within clinical and non-clinical areas
• Follow specific schedule of work relating to defined areas – though post holders are required to have a flexible approach to a daily routine and have the ability to organise and prioritise their own day to day work
• Ensure all incidents are raised and recorded accurately and within required timeframes and via appropriate system. i.e. Datix
• Economic and safe use of cleaning agents and mechanical equipment, following manufacturers recommended instructions
• Disposal of waste in accordance with the Trust Waste Policy
• Accurate completion of all required documentation to support specific service processes e.g. Barrier or Terminal cleans
• Respond to supervisory instruction regarding required rectifications following service associated audits
• Comply with Infection Control guidelines and policy including colour coding system
• Understanding and awareness of site security whilst undertaking own duties e.g. closing of windows and doors securely

Skills

Cleaning Experience

Numeracy

Health and Safety

Education

Basic Health and Safety Certificate

Job description

Main area Integrated Facilities Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours Part time - 22 hours per week (4 x 5.5 hour shifts per week working over a 7 day week to include weekends and bank holidays) Job ref 842-SFM-7619-26-A

Site Clay Cross Hospital Town Clay Cross Salary £25,272 pa, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 24/08/2026 23:59

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

The post holder will have a primary role as a Domestic Assistant but will be required to work across different areas of the Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) service. All necessary training will be provided.

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.

Main duties of the job

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 in accordance with the National Standards of Cleanliness. 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. To provide a catering service in line with patient nutrition and hydration.

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. Plus, 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 in accordance with the National Standards of Cleanliness and undertaking some minor maintenance tasks.

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

• Provide an efficient, high quality domestic service within clinical and non-clinical areas
• Follow specific schedule of work relating to defined areas – though post holders are required to have a flexible approach to a daily routine and have the ability to organise and prioritise their own day to day work
• Ensure all incidents are raised and recorded accurately and within required timeframes and via appropriate system. i.e. Datix
• Economic and safe use of cleaning agents and mechanical equipment, following manufacturers recommended instructions
• Disposal of waste in accordance with the Trust Waste Policy
• Accurate completion of all required documentation to support specific service processes e.g. Barrier or Terminal cleans
• Respond to supervisory instruction regarding required rectifications following service associated audits
• Comply with Infection Control guidelines and policy including colour coding system
• Understanding and awareness of site security whilst undertaking own duties e.g. closing of windows and doors securely

Person specification

Education, Qualification and Training

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills or willing to work towards
• Basic Health and Safety Certificate

Experience and Knowledge

• Previous Cleaning Experience
• Flexible approach to meet needs of service

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.

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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.

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.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.