Facilities Assistant

Job summary

Care to join our Facilities Management team as a Facilities Assistant? You will carry out a range of duties associated with the provision of professional cleaning, catering and patient support activities.

You will:

• Communicate and work with Hospital staff and Patients to include members of the public and external contacts , Facilities Manager, Matron, ward manager and ward staff and other colleagues in the Trust
• Work without direct supervision and work within the schedules prepared by the facilities management team.
• You can make decisions regarding the order of their work to fit in with area procedures, priorities and patient needs.

Main duties of the job

• To carry out all routine and ad-hoc cleaning duties including infection control procedures.
• To work within and complete the Trust Cleaning Method Statement Manual.
• To prepare and provide a food delivery service to patients, visitors and staff as requested.
• Carry out all tasks according to policies and food safety guide inclusive of HACCP.
• To provide a collection and delivery service, for relevant service departments.
• Cleaning and safe storage of all Patient support equipment
• Assist with the unloading of supplies, correct storage, and distribution to departments.
• Use all PPE as required. These may include gloves, aprons, masks, and headwear and other items.
• Reporting relevant pest infestations, equipment faults and need for repairs.

About us

Working as part of a friendly and supportive team, you'll be encouraged to develop your skills, reach your full potential, and make a meaningful contribution every day. We value diversity, respect individual experiences, and foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Together, we help maintain a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment for our patients, visitors and staff.

Browse our interactive candidate book to find out more about our services and Trust:

• TSDFT: Why choose us?
• Our services and teams

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Job responsibilities

• To carry out all routine cleaning duties in accordance with the agreed cleaning work schedule and task frequencies to maintain National cleaning standards, present and future guidelines
• To ensure that any cleaning rectification activity is undertaken promptly and thoroughly within the agreed timescale and standards
• Cleaning of wards will be expected
• To provide appropriate dietary needs and food delivery service to patients, visitors and staff as requested. Service of beverages and snacks throughout the day
• Distribution, collection and collation of menu cards
• Cleaning of catering areas and all associated equipment, clearing, washing and storage of crockery, cutlery and equipment in relation to the food and beverage service
• To conduct routine security checks, checking that all outside lighting is working, assist with fire alarm testing, firefighting equipment checks, and ensuring the cleanliness of site vehicles

Please see our attached job description and person specification form for full details.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience within a professional cleaning role

Desirable

• Have an understanding of COSHH regulations

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Numeracy and Literacy skills, Inc IT Skills

Desirable

• Qualification in Food Hygiene level 2 or equivalent