University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation TrustWe are now recruiting to 2 Facilities Assistant positionsTo 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.Various shifts on weekdays and weekends included - please see attached rota.Main Duties of the JobMain duties of a Facilities Assistant working at Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital are to work 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; therefore, specific training will be given.Closing date of applications: 22 September 2024Interview date: 7 October 2024About UsAs a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, 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 and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust, and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.In return we will offer:Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development.On-going 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, and car schemes.Key Facts About Our TrustWe see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.Job 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.Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship.Person SpecificationGeneralBasic Numeracy & Literacy skills.Ability to work on own initiative.Work ExperienceKnowledge of cleaning & manual handling techniques.Similar previous job content.Good organisational skills.PeopleAbility to integrate with existing team.Capable of taking sole responsibility for the provision of cleaning.ResourcesNVQ 1 or 2 in cleaning building interiors.Knowledge of Infection Control and COSHH.Food Safety Level 2.Ability to organise own day-to-day work tasks or activities.CommunicationAbility 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 trolleys, wheelchairs, beds, and all types of cleaning equipment.Flexible approach to meet the needs of the department.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer NameUniversity Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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