To work as part of the FM operational team, responsible for providing a comprehensive
patient support service in the hospital environment.
This will involve carrying out the following Facilities Management functions:
· The primary function is general cleaning within the hospital environment, including clinical and patient areas such as the Emergency Department, Theatres, patient bedroom / bathrooms along with all other non-clinical areas, such as infection cleans, office and public areas. You will be required to work in any of the areas following the required training.
· To provide a high quality responsive, efficient and effective patient support service to wards and departments in North Bristol NHS Trust acting in a caring and professional manner.
• Carrying out daily duties as instructed by PST Team Leader and/or the FM Duty Manager.
• General/routine cleaning of the wards, clinical and non-clinical departments/offices,
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
• Assisting in any infection control deep cleans as directed by the PST Team Leader and/or the FM Duty Manager.
• Ensuring that all barrier nursing and infection related PPE is fully utilised in line with the displayed signed on patient doors.
• Ensuring that all cleaning materials are used in accordance with mandated facilities processes e.g. one cloth and one mop per each patient room.
• Ensuring that your designated cleaning cupboard and cleaning trolley is kept clean, if fully stocked to the agreed PAR levels and is well organised at all times.
• Ensuring that all designated cleaning equipment in your area is thoroughly cleaned and appropriately sterilised after use in order to minimise the spread of infections. This should include replaceable parts e.g. filters in vacuum cleaners, floor pads on Vispa’s, water storage tanks etc.
• Carrying out cleaning in accordance with the local frequency schedules and procedures.
• Assisting with any corrective actions that may be identified as part of the frequent
· Ensuring that correct and safe methods of work are employed at all times with extra care shown to the safety of patients, staff and visitors.
• Assist in the receipt and storage of delivered provisions as required and as directed by the PST Carrying out daily duties as instructed by PST Team Leader and/or the FM Duty
Manager.
• General/routine cleaning of the wards, clinical and non-clinical departments/offices,
· Team Leader and/or FM Duty Manager
· Replenishing all consumables in designated areas in line with local frequency
· Disposable of waste through the appropriate waste stream in line with Trust Policy and Procedures.
· Ensuring that the waste hold areas are kept clean, tidy and well organised as required.
This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Jan 2025