Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Please note you must have right to work in the UK to apply for this position.
Due to current Home Office Guidelines, we are unable to sponsor this job role.
Working pattern
Monday 08:00 - 10:30
Tuesday: 08:00 - 10:30
Thursday: 08:00 - 10:30
Friday: 08:00 - 10:30
Saturday: Off
Sunday: Off
You must also be aware that your work will involve working alongside patients and occasionally interacting with them as you carry out your duties.
You will be working as part of the Facilities Team and are expected to have a flexible approach to your duties.
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills as well as having a flexible attitude.
Main duties of the job
We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospital and community-based premises. The Estates & Facilities Department is responsible for delivering high quality and cost-effective Estates and Facilities management services across Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will support the management of The Trust in Luton.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Job responsibilities
The following duties will include:
* Ensure that the ward(s) / areas you are assigned to are cleaned in accordance with the Work Schedule for those ward(s) / areas.
* This will include vacuuming floors; sweeping, scrubbing and mopping floors; high and low dusting; wiping over and polishing (where applicable) both vertical and horizontal surfaces, mirrors, chairs, bins, sani-bins; cleaning toilets, sinks, baths and showers, fridges, microwaves and other items in the kitchens; defrosting fridges on a regular basis; restocking consumables such as toilet tissue, hand towels, soap; descaling taps; and replacing bin liners.
We are looking for individuals who can work part-time hours across the working week:
Part-time hours (shift pattern as below)
Monday 18:00-20:00
Tuesday: Off
Thursday: Off
Friday: 18:00-20:00
Saturday: Off
Sunday: Off
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
* Understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices
* Understanding of the responsibilities relating to H&S at work
* Basic understanding of infection control
* Knowledge of manual handling
Skills/Experience
* Able to read/write/converse in English
* Demonstrate ability to work on own or in a team
* Able to undertake general portering abilities
* Basic use of computer packages - Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
Personal Qualities
* Good understanding of Customer Service
* Able to operate with agreed performance standards
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 name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
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