This Facilities Service Assistant post sits within the facilities team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, reporting day to day to the Facilities Team Leader. The core work is methodical cleaning of wards, patient rooms, outpatients, kitchens and offices, alongside fault-finding on cleaning equipment and completing environmental audit actions. It also involves supporting apprentices through a buddy system, working with the Matron and catering heads. Mandatory training in areas such as fire safety and infection control is given as part of the role.
What the job involves
- Clean the workplace methodically so that every area is covered, including toilets, bathrooms, patient single rooms, ward areas, day rooms, lounges, offices, meeting rooms, kitchens and outpatients
- Clean external patio areas and the immediate outside of entrances
- Carry out tasks as directed by the Facilities Team Leader to meet service needs
- Resolve faults on cleaning equipment and adjust cleaning schedules when needed
- Complete actions arising from environmental audits to monitor cleanliness standards
- Take part in training directed by the Facilities Team Leader, including cleaning techniques and mandatory training in fire safety, moving and handling, COSHH and infection control
- Work alongside and support apprentices with their daily duties, using a buddy system, so they understand health and safety and Trust policies and procedures
- Work closely with the Facilities Housekeeper, Facilities Team Leader, facilities staff, the Matron, the Facilities Head of Catering and, where applicable, heads of department
What's offered
- Flexible working options
- NHS pension scheme
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Strong focus on career development
- Blue Light Card discounts on shopping, dining and leisure
- NHS-specific staff perks
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
