Main area: FacilitiesGrade: Band 2Contract: PermanentHours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Various shifts including days, evenings, and weekends)Job ref: 320-TWS-BUR-1758Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation TrustEmployer type: NHSSite: Sir Robert Peel HospitalTown: TamworthSalary: £23,615 pro rata paSalary period: YearlyClosing: 22/09/2024 23:59Interview date: 07/10/2024Facilities AssistantBand 2As a trusted organisation, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people, and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population.Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust.University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity, and human rights in employment and service delivery.Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.Here's more about the role and what we're looking for:Job overviewWe are now recruiting for 2 Facilities Assistant positions.To work as a member of the Facilities Management Team to carry out a comprehensive range of cleaning and portering tasks throughout Sir Robert Peel Hospital, Tamworth. The role will include supporting the Seasonal Deep cleaning program, and you may be required to support the catering patient feeding service.Main duties of the jobMain duties of a Facilities Assistant working at Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital include working as part of Facilities and ward/department teams to carry out a variety of tasks associated with cleaning, portering, and patient catering.This can be a physically challenging role, so applicants must have a good understanding of customer care and be able to communicate effectively with patients, staff, and visitors.Similar work experience in a healthcare setting is desirable but not essential; specific training will be given.Closing date of applications: 22 September 2024Interview date: 7 October 2024Working for our organisationIn return we will offer:Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development.Ongoing support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.Person specificationGeneralBasic Numeracy & Literacy skillsAbility to work on own initiativeWork ExperienceKnowledge of cleaning & manual handling techniquesSimilar previous job contentGood organisational skillsPeopleAbility to integrate with existing teamCapable of taking sole responsibility for the provision of cleaningResourcesNVQ 1 or 2 in cleaning building interiors.Knowledge of Infection Control and COSHH.Food Safety Level 2Ability to organise own day-to-day work tasks or activitiesCommunicationThe ability to communicate with all levels of staff and members of the public.Able to work as part of a team.Respond to patient/visitor enquiries in accordance with Trust procedures.Complete all relevant paperwork for own role and department.Knowledge of Medical gas safety and awareness.Workplace contentAbility to manipulate trollies, wheelchairs, beds, and all types of cleaning equipment.Flexible approach to meet the needs of the department.IMPORTANT INFORMATIONIf 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.
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