Job summary 1x 29.5 hours per week post 1x 27.5 hours per week post The facilities assistant ensures that the ward environment is clean and tidy complying with NHS standards, infection control and health and safety directives. "Making the Clinic a clean, safe & comfortable place to enhance your recovery & care." As a Facilities Assistant, you are required to undertake a 12-month NVQ Level Apprenticeship in cleaning. To work in any area within the Clinic as assessed by the Domestic Supervisor. To perform all duties as stated on the standard operating procedure or procedure sheet for area of work assigned for. To operate mechanical/electrical domestic equipment and report any faults to the Facilities Supervisor. Always check electrical equipment before use. Responsible for the replenishing of disposable materials, i.e., hand towels, soap etc. Responsible for the collection and removal of waste as per waste disposal policy. To adhere to all Facilities Services Polices and Codes of Practice. To maintain the required standard of cleaning services following the correct procedure and frequencies. Undertake a variety of cleaning duties in line with the area/location cleaning schedules. Operate mechanical cleaning equipment. Replenish disposables and consumables. Safely and correctly store cleaning chemicals and equipment. Carry out specialist cleaning and one-off cleaning duties in line with Supervisors requirements. Main duties of the job General To work in any area within the Clinic as assessed by the Domestic Supervisor. To perform all duties as stated on the standard operating procedure or procedure sheet for area of work assigned for. To operate mechanical/electrical domestic equipment and report any faults to the Facilities Supervisor. Always check electrical equipment before use. Responsible for the replenishing of disposable materials, i.e., hand towels, soap etc. Responsible for the collection and removal of waste as per waste disposal policy. To adhere to all Facilities Services Polices and Codes of Practice. To maintain the required standard of cleaning services following the correct procedure and frequencies. Undertake a variety of cleaning duties in line with the area/location cleaning schedules. Operate mechanical cleaning equipment. Replenish disposables and consumables. Safely and correctly store cleaning chemicals and equipment. Carry out specialist cleaning and one-off cleaning duties in line with Supervisors requirements. Ensure that there is a general, pleasant, and well-maintained environment for service users - this will include looking after fixtures and fittings and hard and soft services. Observe good personal hygiene practices according to Local and Trust policies. Maintain a clean and tidy appearance. Wear the correct uniform and other protective clothing/items required for the role. About us BWC Management Services Limited (also known as Vital Services) is a wholly-owned subsidiary company of Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust (BWC). The sole focus of Vital Services is the provision of estates and facilities services and, most importantly, the staff who provide these crucial services who are fundamental to the Trust being able to deliver world-class care. All Estates, Medical Engineering and Facilities staff are employed directly by Vital Services and although not NHS employees, are very much part of the BWC family, working together to be a world-leading team, providing world-leading care. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £22,383 a year Pro Rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 284-24-6977085-VSFM Job locations Birmingham Women's Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham B15 2TG Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at BWC Management Services Limited. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at BWC Management Services Limited. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Person Specification Physical Skills Essential Kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending, or stretching. Lifting weights/equipment with mechanical aids. Lifting weights/equipment without mechanical aids. Making repetitive movements. Operate equipment/machinery. Pushing/pulling trolleys or similar. Qualifications Desirable Basic cleaning qualification - NVQs 1 or 2 or similar in a relevant discipline Konwledge/Experience Essential To understand the role and associated work procedures. Desirable Experience of working in a similar role or discipline. Experience of working in the NHS. Skills Desirable Basic knowledge of cleaning materials Basic manual handling qualification Knowledge of COSHH Experience of manual handling techniques Communicate appropriately with others at work Listen to and respond to simple information, ask questions to clarify understanding Respond appropriately to queries and complaints Take part in discussions on familiar topics Complete simple forms Read and understand short piece of text Read and understand simple symbols, diagrams and charts Extract numerical information from lists, tables, diagrams, and simple charts Tackle practical problems using simple calculation Person Specification Physical Skills Essential Kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending, or stretching. Lifting weights/equipment with mechanical aids. Lifting weights/equipment without mechanical aids. Making repetitive movements. Operate equipment/machinery. Pushing/pulling trolleys or similar. Qualifications Desirable Basic cleaning qualification - NVQs 1 or 2 or similar in a relevant discipline Konwledge/Experience Essential To understand the role and associated work procedures. Desirable Experience of working in a similar role or discipline. Experience of working in the NHS. Skills Desirable Basic knowledge of cleaning materials Basic manual handling qualification Knowledge of COSHH Experience of manual handling techniques Communicate appropriately with others at work Listen to and respond to simple information, ask questions to clarify understanding Respond appropriately to queries and complaints Take part in discussions on familiar topics Complete simple forms Read and understand short piece of text Read and understand simple symbols, diagrams and charts Extract numerical information from lists, tables, diagrams, and simple charts Tackle practical problems using simple calculation 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 BWC Management Services Ltd Address Birmingham Women's Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham B15 2TG Employer's website https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)