Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Facilities Assistant (Cleaner)

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Job summary

Hospital DOMESTIC/HOUSEKEEPER (CLEANING)

Monday - Friday 1200-2000

We are looking for motivated and hard-working individuals to work as part of the Facilities team, performing cleaning and housekeeping duties as required, to the required standard and in compliance with legislation.

Previous cleaning experience would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided. Please give FULL details of any relevant experience on your application form to assist us with the shortlisting process. Any fields left blank or incomplete will not be able to be scored.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated and hard-working individual to work as part of the Facilities team, performing cleaning and housekeeping duties as required in all areas of the premises, to the required standard and in compliance with legislation.

Previous cleaning/housekeeping experience would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided. Please give FULL details of any relevant experience on your application form to assist us with the shortlisting process. Any fields left blank or incomplete will not be able to be scored.

Please apply online via the NHS Jobs website. If you are unable to use a computer to apply online, please contact the RECRUITMENT DEPARTMENT on 01273 696011 extension 5008 (quoting the job reference number) and ask to be sent a paper copy of the application form.

About us

  • Positive 2020 NHS Staff Survey result's
  • The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rates our quality of services as good with outstanding features
  • Stunning locations in Sussex, surrounded by the South Downs and the coast
  • A great working environment in the community, in patients' homes and our community hospitals
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • Real Living Wage Employer with great rates of pay
  • Flexible working options, including job sharing, annualised hours, career breaks, parental leave and adoption leave
  • Supportive team environments
  • Cost-effective and convenient workplace nurseries
  • Thriving BAME, Disability, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
  • Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating inclusive workplaces

Details

Date posted

17 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata. £11.45 per hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

150-SF8767-COR

Job locations

Horsham Hospital

Hurst Road

Horsham

RH12 2DR


Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an integral part of the ward/departmental/health centre/community hub teams, with a flexible approach within the Facilities Department. Perform cleaning / catering duties as required in all areas of the Healthcare premises to the required standard and complying with legislation.

Please see job description and person spec attached for more details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an integral part of the ward/departmental/health centre/community hub teams, with a flexible approach within the Facilities Department. Perform cleaning / catering duties as required in all areas of the Healthcare premises to the required standard and complying with legislation.

Please see job description and person spec attached for more details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ Cleaning
  • Basic Food Hygiene certificate
  • Basic Health & Safety Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in cleaning services
  • Customer focused environment

Desirable

  • Working in a healthcare environment

skills and knowledge

Essential

  • literate and numerate
  • ability to follow and understand instructions
  • ability to record information correctly
  • Work as a team
Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ Cleaning
  • Basic Food Hygiene certificate
  • Basic Health & Safety Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in cleaning services
  • Customer focused environment

Desirable

  • Working in a healthcare environment

skills and knowledge

Essential

  • literate and numerate
  • ability to follow and understand instructions
  • ability to record information correctly
  • Work as 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

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horsham Hospital

Hurst Road

Horsham

RH12 2DR


Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horsham Hospital

Hurst Road

Horsham

RH12 2DR


Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Facilities Team Leader

Stephen Partlett

Stephen.partlett@nhs.net

01273696011

Details

Date posted

17 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata. £11.45 per hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

150-SF8767-COR

Job locations

Horsham Hospital

Hurst Road

Horsham

RH12 2DR


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