Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Care to join our Facilities Management team as a Facilities Assistant?
You will carry out a range of duties associated with the provision of professional cleaning, catering and patient support activities. At all times the position demands the respect of patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
You will:
* Communicate and work with Hospital staff and Patients, including members of the public and external contacts, Facilities Manager, Matron, ward manager, and ward staff.
* Work without direct supervision and follow the schedules prepared by the facilities management team.
* Make decisions regarding the order of work to fit in with area procedures, priorities, and patient needs.
Main duties of the job
* Carry out all routine and ad-hoc cleaning duties including infection control procedures.
* Work within and complete the Trust Cleaning Method Statement Manual.
* Prepare and provide a food delivery service to patients, visitors, and staff as requested.
* Carry out all tasks according to policies and food safety guide inclusive of HACCP.
* Provide a collection and delivery service for relevant service departments.
* Clean and safely store all Patient support equipment including medical gases and replace as required.
* Provide patient transportation within the site area when required, including cadavers.
* Handle all types of linen for wards and associated areas and perform other laundry duties.
* Assist with the unloading of supplies, correct storage, and distribution to departments.
* Use all PPE as required, including gloves, aprons, masks, and headwear.
* Report relevant pest infestations, equipment faults, and the need for repairs.
About us
Care to Join Us? Working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be and ensures that our diverse experiences are valued and respected. Supporting our patients, staff, and visitors in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all.
Job responsibilities
* Carry out all routine cleaning duties in accordance with the agreed cleaning work schedule and task frequencies to maintain National cleaning standards, present and future guidelines.
* Ensure that any cleaning rectification activity is undertaken promptly and thoroughly within the agreed timescale and standards.
* Cleaning of wards will be expected.
* Provide appropriate dietary needs and food delivery service to patients, visitors, and staff as requested, including service of beverages and snacks throughout the day.
* Distribute, collect, and collate menu cards.
* Clean catering areas and all associated equipment, including clearing, washing, and storage of crockery, cutlery, and equipment in relation to the food and beverage service.
* Conduct routine security checks, checking that all outside lighting is working, assist with fire alarm testing, firefighting equipment checks, and ensuring the cleanliness of site vehicles.
Please see our attached job description and person specification form for full details.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
* Ability to work as part of a team within a range of routine work and procedures.
* Ability to prioritise and work flexibly.
* Advise and demonstrate activities in own area of work to new or less experienced members of the team.
* Specialist knowledge of diets/Allergens.
* Understanding of COSHH regulations.
* Experience in a professional cleaning role.
Qualifications
* Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
* Basic keyboard and IT skills.
* Qualification in Food Hygiene level 2 or equivalent.
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
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
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