Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Facilities Service Assistant

The closing date is 28 December 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a Facilities Service Assistant to join our dedicated team at Frome Community Hospital. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with the Facilities Team Leader, Housekeeper, and other colleagues to deliver high standards of cleanliness and support essential services across the hospital. Duties may include:

  • Cleaning patient areas, bathrooms, offices, and communal spaces in line with National Cleaning Standards and Trust policies.
  • Assisting with catering duties, including preparing and serving meals, following Food Hygiene and HACCP guidelines.
  • Supporting portering tasks such as moving equipment, delivering meals, and transporting items between departments.
  • Maintaining accurate records and completing monitoring sheets.

You'll be part of a supportive team that plays a vital role in patient care. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about supporting patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

  • Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
  • NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
  • Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
  • A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details

Date posted

10 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-3801

Job locations

Frome Community Hospital

Enos Way

Frome

Somerset

BA11 2FH


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full breakdown of the role with a detailed person specification please see the full attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full breakdown of the role with a detailed person specification please see the full attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see attached Job Description
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see attached Job Description

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

Frome Community Hospital

Enos Way

Frome

Somerset

BA11 2FH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frome Community Hospital

Enos Way

Frome

Somerset

BA11 2FH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Christine Latham

christine.latham@somersetft.nhs.uk

01373454792

Details

Date posted

10 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-3801

Job locations

Frome Community Hospital

Enos Way

Frome

Somerset

BA11 2FH


Supporting documents

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