Job summary We have 1 vacancy for a friendly, efficient and enthusiastic individual to join our Soft Facilities team in South Pembrokeshire Hospital. The post would require the successful applicant to work 5 days out of 7 which would include some weekends and Bank Holidays, between the hours of 14.00 and 19.00. Main duties of the job Soft Facilities Assistants are responsible for achieving and maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout all clinical and non clinical environments, along with providing a food and beverage service to inpatients. The main duties on a day to day basis, include general cleaning of the ward and departments, preparing and serving patient food and beverages 3 times a day, responding to requests for unscheduled cleaning, and working as a team alongside clinical staff to ensure our patients receive the best care possible. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest. Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire. Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion). Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes. Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,970 a year per annum (pro rata if part-time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 100-EA003-0125 Job locations South Pembrokeshire Hospital Fort Road Pembroke Dock SA72 6SY Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 11/02/2025 Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 11/02/2025 Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Literate and numerate Basic Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling and Food Hygiene Knowledge Desirable Good level of general education Basic IT skills BICSc Cleaning Operatives Proficiency Certificate Level 2 Food Safety Award Range of cleaning skills using mechanical equipment as appropriate Experience Essential Experience of dealing with the general public Some cleaning experience Desirable Cleaning experience in a similar establishment or one of a similar size Training in similar domestic duties Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling training Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (level 1) Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Literate and numerate Basic Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling and Food Hygiene Knowledge Desirable Good level of general education Basic IT skills BICSc Cleaning Operatives Proficiency Certificate Level 2 Food Safety Award Range of cleaning skills using mechanical equipment as appropriate Experience Essential Experience of dealing with the general public Some cleaning experience Desirable Cleaning experience in a similar establishment or one of a similar size Training in similar domestic duties Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling training Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (level 1) 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 Hywel Dda University Health Board Address South Pembrokeshire Hospital Fort Road Pembroke Dock SA72 6SY Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)