Job summary
FM Assistant Band 2 - £22,383 per annum pro rata (hourly rate £12.88p) Base - Saffron Walden Community Hospital
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated team players to join an existing Estates & Facilities team to deliver Soft FM disciplines.
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills as well as having a flexible attitude, please also see job description for competencies.
Main duties of the job
To ensure that the ward(s) / areas you are assigned to are cleaned in accordance with the Work Schedule for those ward(s) / areas. This will include vacuuming floors; sweeping, scrubbing and mopping floors; high and low dusting; wiping over and polishing (where applicable) both vertical and horizontal surfaces, mirrors, chairs*, bed frames*, bins, sani-bins; cleaning toilets, sinks, baths and showers; cleaning regeneration ovens, fridges, holding fridges, microwaves and others items in the kitchens; defrosting fridges on a regular basis; restocking consumables such as toilet tissue, handtowels, soap; descaling taps; and bins and replacing bin liners. (* Providing they have not been soiled with bodyfluids).
About us
Working on the EPUT bank allows you to gain experience and skills whilst also having the flexibility to work the shifts and placements that fit around you and your commitments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the provision of the in-house FM services to a specified area within the Trust, which may include in-patient areas and retail outlets: The FM services comprises of the cleaning, catering, portering, bed making and laundering services, however some of these services are unit specific.
Therefore sections of the job description may not be relevant to allstaff and will be identified where appropriate but are not exhaustive.You must be aware of the important part you play in maintaining the environment to an excellent standard.
You must also be aware that your work will involve working alongside patients and occasionally interacting with them as you carry out your duties outlined below.
You will be working as part of the Facilities Team and are expected to have a flexible approach to your duties.
You will be working as a valued member of the Estates & Facilities Management Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the provision of the in-house FM services to a specified area within the Trust, which may include in-patient areas and retail outlets: The FM services comprises of the cleaning, catering, portering, bed making and laundering services, however some of these services are unit specific.
Therefore sections of the job description may not be relevant to allstaff and will be identified where appropriate but are not exhaustive.You must be aware of the important part you play in maintaining the environment to an excellent standard.
You must also be aware that your work will involve working alongside patients and occasionally interacting with them as you carry out your duties outlined below.
You will be working as part of the Facilities Team and are expected to have a flexible approach to your duties.
You will be working as a valued member of the Estates & Facilities Management Team.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- understanding of cleanliness and good hygeine practices
- understanding of the responsibilities relating to H&S at work
Desirable
- basic understanfing of infection control
- knowledge of manual handling
Skills/experience
Essential
- able to read/write/converse in english
- demonstate ability to work on own or in a team
- able to undertake general potering abilities
Desirable
- similar previous experience
- basic use of computer packages - word, excel, outlook etc
Personal Qualities
Essential
- good understanding of customer service
Desirable
- able to operate with agreed performance standards
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- understanding of cleanliness and good hygeine practices
- understanding of the responsibilities relating to H&S at work
Desirable
- basic understanfing of infection control
- knowledge of manual handling
Skills/experience
Essential
- able to read/write/converse in english
- demonstate ability to work on own or in a team
- able to undertake general potering abilities
Desirable
- similar previous experience
- basic use of computer packages - word, excel, outlook etc
Personal Qualities
Essential
- good understanding of customer service
Desirable
- able to operate with agreed performance standards
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.
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.
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
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Saffron Walden Community Hospital
Saffron Walden
CB11 3HY
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
