Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

FM Cleaning Team Member

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Job summary

To maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness, as defined within the National Standards of Cleanliness, in all areas of responsibility

  • To work as a member of the FM Cleaning Services Team
  • To work within a patient and non-patient environment, and have daily contact with visitors, staff, and patients
  • To work as part of the cleaning response team as required
  • To ensure Infection Control guidelines are adhered to in line with Trust Policies and procedures

You will also have the opportunity to become a member of the bank team and pick upadditional shiftswithin the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Directed by the cleaning supervisors , you will work closely with other team members in the delivery of the cleaning service across the organization Day to day, you will be cleaning the environment this will include both clinical and non clinical departments.

You will be required to work closely with our clinical teams to deliver this service for our patients visitors and staff to ensure a clean safe and environment.

You will be required to complete all relevant training some on line training and some will be face to face .

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!

Details

Date posted

10 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-ZO4903162-E

Job locations

Somerset foundation Trust

Parkfield Drive

Taunton

TA1 5DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

To clean areas to a high and recognise standard, following national guidance and local protocols.

  • Work closely with the Clinical team and infection control team to ensure areas are cleaned in line with local protocol and the national cleaning standards .
  • Organise own workload being aware of patient/ward activity
  • Be fully aware of the need for confidentiality both verbally and written
  • Support a culture of team work across the cleaning service

Please refer to the job description for full details on the role.

You must be able to work varied shift patterns as part of a allocated roster this will include early and late shifts and will also be required to work some weekends and bank holidays

Job description

Job responsibilities

To clean areas to a high and recognise standard, following national guidance and local protocols.

  • Work closely with the Clinical team and infection control team to ensure areas are cleaned in line with local protocol and the national cleaning standards .
  • Organise own workload being aware of patient/ward activity
  • Be fully aware of the need for confidentiality both verbally and written
  • Support a culture of team work across the cleaning service

Please refer to the job description for full details on the role.

You must be able to work varied shift patterns as part of a allocated roster this will include early and late shifts and will also be required to work some weekends and bank holidays

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Willingness to work towards and complete In House NVQ Level 1 within one year.

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of COSHH
  • Previous experience of using industrial cleaning equipment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Willingness to work towards and complete In House NVQ Level 1 within one year.

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of COSHH
  • Previous experience of using industrial cleaning equipment

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 details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Somerset foundation Trust

Parkfield Drive

Taunton

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Somerset foundation Trust

Parkfield Drive

Taunton

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Facilities Manager cleaning Services

Chris Takle

Christine.Takle@Somersetft.nhs.uk

01823342804

Details

Date posted

10 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-ZO4903162-E

Job locations

Somerset foundation Trust

Parkfield Drive

Taunton

TA1 5DA


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