Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Facilities Assistant

The closing date is 23 March 2026

Job summary

Care to join our Facilities Management team as a Facilities Assistant?

You will carry out a range of duties associated with the provision of professional cleaning, catering and patient support activities.

At all times the position demands the respect of patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality.

You will:

  • Communicate and work with Hospital staff and Patients to include members of the public and external contacts , Facilities Manager, Matron, ward manager and ward staff and other colleagues in the Trust
  • Work without direct supervision and work within the schedules prepared by the facilities management team.
  • You can make decisions regarding the order of their work to fit in with area procedures, priorities and patient needs.

37.5 Hours per week - Monday to Friday 06.00 - 14.00

Main duties of the job

  • To carry out all routine and ad-hoc cleaning duties including infection control procedures.
  • To work within and complete the Trust Cleaning Method Statement Manual.
  • To prepare and provide a food delivery service to patients, visitors and staff as requested.
  • Carry out all tasks according to policies.
  • To provide a collection and delivery service, for relevant service departments.
  • Cleaning and safe storage of all Patient support equipment including medical gases.
  • To provide patient transportation within site area when required.
  • Handling all types of linen to provide to wards and associated areas and other laundry duties
  • Assist with the unloading of supplies, correct storage, and distribution to departments.
  • Use all PPE as required. These may include gloves, aprons, masks, and headwear and other items.
  • Reporting relevant pest infestations, equipment faults and need for repairs.

About us

Care to Join Us?

Working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be and ensures that our diverse experiences are valued and respected.

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Supporting our patients, staff and visitors, in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all.

Details

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7824466-CORP

Job locations

Teignmouth Health and Well Being Centre

Mill Lane

Teignmouth

TQ14 9BQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To carry out all routine cleaning duties in accordance with the agreed cleaning work schedule and task frequencies to maintain National cleaning standards, present and future guidelines
  • To ensure that any cleaning rectification activity is undertaken promptly and thoroughly within the agreed timescale and standards
  • Cleaning of catering areas and all associated equipment, clearing, washing and storage of crockery, cutlery and equipment in relation to the food and beverage service
  • To conduct routine security checks, checking that all outside lighting is working, assist with fire alarm testing, firefighting equipment checks, and ensuring the cleanliness of site vehicles

Please see our attached job description and person specification form for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To carry out all routine cleaning duties in accordance with the agreed cleaning work schedule and task frequencies to maintain National cleaning standards, present and future guidelines
  • To ensure that any cleaning rectification activity is undertaken promptly and thoroughly within the agreed timescale and standards
  • Cleaning of catering areas and all associated equipment, clearing, washing and storage of crockery, cutlery and equipment in relation to the food and beverage service
  • To conduct routine security checks, checking that all outside lighting is working, assist with fire alarm testing, firefighting equipment checks, and ensuring the cleanliness of site vehicles

Please see our attached job description and person specification form for full details.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience within a professional cleaning role

Desirable

  • Have an understanding of COSHH regulations

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic Numeracy and Literacy skills

Desirable

  • Experience in cleaning within a healthcare environment
Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience within a professional cleaning role

Desirable

  • Have an understanding of COSHH regulations

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic Numeracy and Literacy skills

Desirable

  • Experience in cleaning within a healthcare environment

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Teignmouth Health and Well Being Centre

Mill Lane

Teignmouth

TQ14 9BQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Teignmouth Health and Well Being Centre

Mill Lane

Teignmouth

TQ14 9BQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Community Facilities Team Leader

Vicki Birtwistle

vicki.birtwistle@nhs.net

01626324585

Details

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7824466-CORP

Job locations

Teignmouth Health and Well Being Centre

Mill Lane

Teignmouth

TQ14 9BQ


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