Facilities Assistant

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for committed individuals to work in a very important role as part of the facilities team at Connolly House hospital in Chichester 37.5 Hours per week, shift times are 7 am to 3 pm or 11 am to 7 pm, working on a two week rota than includes weekends. We are dedicated to improving the cleaning environment for our clients. You should have good communication skills, a flexible attitude.This is an exciting opportunity to work for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and be part of a motivated team who want to make a positive difference to people's lives. The benefits are excellent and include:

  • To be part of a forward thinking leading mental health Trust offering high quality care
  • Competitive rates of pay and enhanced pay for weekend working
  • Excellent NHS pension scheme
  • Paid annual leave entitlement
  • Challenging and rewarding work
  • Training and development opportunities

For further information and an informal chat please telephone Justin Hawkins on 07917 006687 and complete the application form in full online.

Main duties of the job

Clean areas specified, including associated fittings, if appropriate to include cupboards,work surfaces, dining tables etc.Move light equipment, e.g. tables, chairs, beds and couches (if on castors) to facilitatecleaning, taking into consideration manual handling risks at all times. Clean high level surfaces as appropriate, e.g. ledges, pipes, wardrobes, lights, picture rails etc. and damp dust all furniture fixtures, fittings and ledges etc.Clean paintwork, walls, doors etc. and internal glass as defined in work schedule.General floor cleaning, to include shampooing/buffing when required.Remove and dispose of rubbish, ready for collection.Maintain all equipment in a clean condition, reporting any malfunctioning or brokenequipment as appropriateReplenish stock where appropriate, e.g. disposal bags, soap, paper hand towels and toilet rolls

Safely re-generate cook chill meals as per Food Hygiene standards.Check temperature of food before and after re-generation.

Prepare food, including salads, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, custard, gravy etc andpatients' beverages as required.

About us

To provide the highest possible standards of domestic services, hygiene and safety to userswithout constant supervision, and be able to work as part of a team.To observe current Health & Safety Regulations, and strictly adhere to the Control ofSubstances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Policy and Waste Disposal Policy.

Date posted

03 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-EF-20282

Job locations

Connolly House

Connolly House Hospital, 9 college lane

Chichester

PO19 6WD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Clean areas specified, including associated fittings, if appropriate to include cupboards,work surfaces, dining tables etc.Move light equipment, e.g. tables, chairs, beds and couches (if on castors) to facilitate cleaning, taking into consideration manual handling risks at all times. Clean high level surfaces as appropriate, e.g. ledges, pipes, wardrobes, lights, picture railsetc. and damp dust all furniture fixtures, fittings and ledges etc.Clean paintwork, walls, doors etc. and internal glass as defined in work schedule.General floor cleaning, to include shampooing/buffing when required.Remove and dispose of rubbish, ready for collection.Maintain all equipment in a clean condition, reporting any malfunctioning or brokenequipment as appropriateReplenish stock where appropriate, e.g. disposal bags, soap, paper hand towels and toilet rolls

Safely re-generate cook chill meals as per Food Hygiene standards.Check temperature of food before and after re-generation.

Prepare food, including salads, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, custard, gravy etc and patients beverages as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clean areas specified, including associated fittings, if appropriate to include cupboards,work surfaces, dining tables etc.Move light equipment, e.g. tables, chairs, beds and couches (if on castors) to facilitate cleaning, taking into consideration manual handling risks at all times. Clean high level surfaces as appropriate, e.g. ledges, pipes, wardrobes, lights, picture railsetc. and damp dust all furniture fixtures, fittings and ledges etc.Clean paintwork, walls, doors etc. and internal glass as defined in work schedule.General floor cleaning, to include shampooing/buffing when required.Remove and dispose of rubbish, ready for collection.Maintain all equipment in a clean condition, reporting any malfunctioning or brokenequipment as appropriateReplenish stock where appropriate, e.g. disposal bags, soap, paper hand towels and toilet rolls

Safely re-generate cook chill meals as per Food Hygiene standards.Check temperature of food before and after re-generation.

Prepare food, including salads, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, custard, gravy etc and patients beverages as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
  • General education to GCSE level or equivalent

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

  • Has worked in a customer focused environment
  • Experience of working as part of a team
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
  • General education to GCSE level or equivalent

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

  • Has worked in a customer focused environment
  • Experience of working as part of 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 Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Connolly House

Connolly House Hospital, 9 college lane

Chichester

PO19 6WD


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Connolly House

Connolly House Hospital, 9 college lane

Chichester

PO19 6WD


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Facilities Manager

Justin Hawkins

justin.hawkins@nhs.net

07917006687

Date posted

03 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-EF-20282

Job locations

Connolly House

Connolly House Hospital, 9 college lane

Chichester

PO19 6WD


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