FM Assistant - Cleaning | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Epping (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Excellent pension (up to 14.5%)

Staff discounts (NHS)

Season ticket loans

Relocation package £8K

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an FM Assistant - Cleaning to help keep wards and associated areas clean to the National Standards of Cleanliness. The role involves hands-on cleaning duties across wards and clinical/administrative areas, with a flexible approach in a busy NHS environment.

You will work within the Facilities Team, performing tasks from vacuuming and mopping to restocking supplies, ensuring patient, staff and visitor areas remain safe and hygienic.

Responsibilities

• Clean ward(s)/areas in line with the Work Schedule.
• Vacuum, sweep, scrub and mop floors; high and low dusting; wipe surfaces, mirrors and fixtures.
• Clean toilets, sinks, baths and showers; clean kitchen appliances and kitchens.
• Restock consumables (toilet tissue, hand towels, soap) and replace bin liners.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Be flexible as part of the Facilities Team and prioritise tasks as needed.

Job description

FM Assistant - Cleaning | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Band 2 - £12.92 per hour (£25,272 per annum pro rata)

Various Hours/Rotas Available - To be discussed at interview

St Margaret's Hospital

To ensure that the ward(s) / areas you are assigned to are cleaned in accordance with the Work Schedule for those ward(s) / areas.

This will include vacuuming floors; sweeping, scrubbing and mopping floors; high and low dusting; wiping over and polishing (where applicable) both vertical and horizontal surfaces, mirrors, chairs*, bed frames*, bins, sani-bins; cleaning toilets, sinks, baths and showers; cleaning cookers, regeneration ovens, fridges, holding fridges, microwaves and others items in the kitchens; defrosting fridges on a regular basis; restocking consumables such as toilet tissue, handtowels, soap; descaling taps; and bins and replacing bin liners.

(* Providing they have not been soiled with body fluids)

To participate in the provision of the in-house FM services to a specified area within the Trust, which may include in-patient wards, admin/clinical areas and retail outlets.

The FM services comprises of the cleaning, catering, portering, bed making and laundering services, however some of these services are unit specific. Therefore sections of this job description may not be relevant to all staff and will be identified where appropriate but are not exhaustive.

You will be responsible for maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for patients, trust staff and visitors in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness.

As part of the Facilities Team you are expected to have a flexible approach, excellent interpersonal, customer skills, the ability to use a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise your duties to the role.

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Please take a look at the job description and personal specification for further information on the post.