Job summary You will work closely with the Facilities Housekeeper, Facilities Team Leader and other Facilities Staff, Matron, Facilities Head of Catering and where applicable some Heads of Departments. The post holder will be directed by the Facilities Team Leader to carry out a range of duties for the needs of the service. Main duties of the job Portering Duties See Appendix A of job description Housekeeping Duties See Appendix B of job description Catering Duties See Appendix C of job description About us As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan there is truly something for everyone Date posted 01 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 to £23,615 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 184-OL-BL-270 Job locations Frome Community Hospital Enos Way Frome Somerset BA11 2FH Job description Job responsibilities The cleaning of the work environment following a planned and methodical approach in order to ensure all areas are included. Examples of areas cleaned are toilets, bathrooms, and patient's single rooms, ward areas, patient's day rooms, and lounges, offices, meeting rooms, external patio areas and the immediate external vicinity of entrances, outpatients departments, kitchens and sanitary areas. The post holder will be require to resolve fault finding on equipment used or change in cleaning schedules. Participate in training as directed by the Facilities Team Leader. This would include training in cleaning techniques and mandatory training such as Fire Safety, Moving & Handing, COSHH, and Infection Control. Job description Job responsibilities The cleaning of the work environment following a planned and methodical approach in order to ensure all areas are included. Examples of areas cleaned are toilets, bathrooms, and patient's single rooms, ward areas, patient's day rooms, and lounges, offices, meeting rooms, external patio areas and the immediate external vicinity of entrances, outpatients departments, kitchens and sanitary areas. The post holder will be require to resolve fault finding on equipment used or change in cleaning schedules. Participate in training as directed by the Facilities Team Leader. This would include training in cleaning techniques and mandatory training such as Fire Safety, Moving & Handing, COSHH, and Infection Control. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Range of work procedures and practices, base level of theoretical knowledge plus experience relevant to the post - essential Facilities in house training program to be completed within agreed time scale - essential Desirable NVQ or equivalent relevant to the role - desirable Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate City and Guilds or equivalent (for Catering duties only) - desirable Experience Essential Experience of either catering / cleaning / portering in a commercial environment Desirable Knowledge of allergies Understanding of either cleaning/catering/portering practices Knowledge of COSHH procedures Understanding Health & Safety in the workplace including infection control and moving and handling procedures Additional Criteria Essential Good communication skills Ability to use IT Skills. Ability to undertake physical tasks Ability to undertake Manual handing procedures Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service Desirable Knowledge of procedures relevant to healthcare Person Specification Qualifications Essential Range of work procedures and practices, base level of theoretical knowledge plus experience relevant to the post - essential Facilities in house training program to be completed within agreed time scale - essential Desirable NVQ or equivalent relevant to the role - desirable Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate City and Guilds or equivalent (for Catering duties only) - desirable Experience Essential Experience of either catering / cleaning / portering in a commercial environment Desirable Knowledge of allergies Understanding of either cleaning/catering/portering practices Knowledge of COSHH procedures Understanding Health & Safety in the workplace including infection control and moving and handling procedures Additional Criteria Essential Good communication skills Ability to use IT Skills. Ability to undertake physical tasks Ability to undertake Manual handing procedures Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service Desirable Knowledge of procedures relevant to healthcare Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Frome Community Hospital Enos Way Frome Somerset BA11 2FH Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)