Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Facilities Service Assistant

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Job summary

Are you a motivated person who takes pride in a job well done? If so, we would love you to join our Facilities Team at your local community hospital.

We are currently recruiting to a Facilities Service Assistant position at Wellington Community Hospital.

We have available working hours Monday - Friday. The hours are likely to be between 07.00-19.00 but the hours may need to be flexible to cover sickness and holidays etc. In turn we can offer flexibility should you need it.

If you are looking for a challenging role which offers variety, continuous support, encouragement and genuine job satisfaction then look no further.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role will be in the housekeeping and portering departments.

The role involves cleaning departments within the Hospital such as outpatients, toilets, meeting rooms, and offices. You'll occasionally need to support in the removal of waste, movement of supplies, acceptance of deliveries.

You'll help to play a key role in our ongoing fight against hospital acquired infections by ensuring that the hospital is cleaned on a regular basis to a consistently high standard and make a valuable contribution in the wider care team that supports a patient during their time in hospital.

What can we offer you?

  • Free parking on site
  • Enhanced pay for weekend working
  • Generous holiday entitlement and NHS pension scheme
  • A friendly and supportive work environment
  • Extra hours on the bank to increase your income

Previous experience would be an advantage but is not essential, as full training and support will be provided.

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

29 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

184-1KPBANK5856452

Job locations

Wellington Community Hospital

Bulford

Wellington

TA22 8QQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will work closely with the Housekeeper, Hotel Services Team Leader and other Hotel Services Staff, Matron, and where applicable some Heads of Departments.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will work closely with the Housekeeper, Hotel Services Team Leader and other Hotel Services Staff, Matron, and where applicable some Heads of Departments.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • NVQ or equivalent to the role
  • Experience of cleaning/catering/portering in a commercial environment
  • Understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace including Infection Control and moving and handling procedures
  • Food hygiene training - on the job or certificated
  • Knowledge of COSHH procedures
Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • NVQ or equivalent to the role
  • Experience of cleaning/catering/portering in a commercial environment
  • Understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace including Infection Control and moving and handling procedures
  • Food hygiene training - on the job or certificated
  • Knowledge of COSHH procedures

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

Wellington Community Hospital

Bulford

Wellington

TA22 8QQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wellington Community Hospital

Bulford

Wellington

TA22 8QQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hotel Services Team Leader

Matthew Taylor

matthew.taylor@somersetft.nhs.uk

01823431944

Details

Date posted

29 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

184-1KPBANK5856452

Job locations

Wellington Community Hospital

Bulford

Wellington

TA22 8QQ


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