Job summary Working for KCHFT has many benefits for all of our staffYour hourly rate in this role will be £12.08. Weekend, Bank Holiday and unsociable working hours (8pm - 6am) will attractan enhanced hourly pay. Some of our benefits include:o 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Your annual leave entitlement increases with length of service.o Automatic enrolment into the NHS Pension scheme (opt out available)o Access to NHS discounts and access to Blue Light card discountsWe are recruiting for a Facilities Operative (Cleaning staff member) to work on our inpatient ward at Queen VictoriaMemorial Hospital, Herne Bay This is a part time role contracted to 30 hours per week and will be worked over a two-week rota to include alternate weekends.You should be available to begin shifts at 7am and the full roster can be discussed at interviewExperience is welcome though not essential. Willingness to undertake a full induction and training programme at the startof your journey is essential.We encourage you to call us here at QVMH Herne Bay for more information, or to arrange a time to come in and see us,meet the team and receive support with your application. Abigail Pitcher would love to hear from you on 07930158754 oremail abigail.pitcher1nhs.netOr else you can chat to our recruitment team on 0300 123 2072 or email kentchft.recruitmentnhs.net. Main duties of the job This is primarily a hands-on cleaning position where you will learn all the back-ground skills and knowledge to enable youto complete the role, e.g. enhanced and periodic clean training, NHS National Cleaning standards, completion ofpaperwork, equipment training and waste management Additional Working Pattern: Must be available from 7am and alternate weekends About us Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both See where you can go with KCHFTcareer pathways Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 846-6951670-EP Job locations Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital Herne Bay CT6 6EB Job description Job responsibilities The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community differencehere. Good luck We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to teamKCHFT, cometocommunity. Job description Job responsibilities The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community differencehere. Good luck We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to teamKCHFT, cometocommunity. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Understanding of written and verbal English language. Basic numeracy skills. Basic awareness of IT skills. Experience Essential Previous experience welcome. Willingness to be fully trained to complete the role Personal Attributes Essential Willingness to learn cleaning and catering techniques. Positive attitude. Kind and compassionate. Able to work as part of a team Person Specification Knowledge Essential Understanding of written and verbal English language. Basic numeracy skills. Basic awareness of IT skills. Experience Essential Previous experience welcome. Willingness to be fully trained to complete the role Personal Attributes Essential Willingness to learn cleaning and catering techniques. Positive attitude. Kind and compassionate. Able to work as part of a team 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital Herne Bay CT6 6EB Employer's website https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)