Job summary
The Facilities Operative will work as an essential part of the operational services team. The focus of the role is to support the Facilities team and provide clinical and nonclinical housekeeping and waste tasks to help maintain a safe, clean, comfortable environment for the patient.
The Facilities Operative will be trained to perform all tasks related to the role. Staff will need to cover all service tasks as required and to cover absences of others.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
oTo work as an individual or as part of a team in creating a clean and friendly environment for patients and colleagues.
o To provide a cleaning service in accordance with the NHS national standards of cleanliness.
o To use electrical and manual equipment provided to clean and maintain floors, surfaces, walkways, ledges, fixtures and fittings in all clinical rooms including non-clinical areas i.e. toilets, bathrooms, etc.
o Cleaning of surfaces fouled by biological issues from the human body, such as faeces, urine, sputum, blood, bile, or other fluids as second clean to nurses.
oOutside wards contact the supervisor to arrange supervision so any areas outside the wards can be cleaned under their supervision as this is the responsibility of Facilities.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good numeracy and literacy education o Able to communicate clearly o Commit to flexible working
Desirable
- NVQ level 1 or 2 cleaning certificate or comparable cleaning certificate o COSHH trained o Health and Safety knowledge preferably within a NHS health environment
Experience
Essential
- Able to work as a team member
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care environment o Current or recent experience in clinical/domestic waste handling
Skills
Essential
- Good customer care and verbal communication skills o Patient focused o Ability to work without direct supervision
Desirable
- Able to undertake all aspect of cleaning in a NHS health care environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good numeracy and literacy education o Able to communicate clearly o Commit to flexible working
Desirable
- NVQ level 1 or 2 cleaning certificate or comparable cleaning certificate o COSHH trained o Health and Safety knowledge preferably within a NHS health environment
Experience
Essential
- Able to work as a team member
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care environment o Current or recent experience in clinical/domestic waste handling
Skills
Essential
- Good customer care and verbal communication skills o Patient focused o Ability to work without direct supervision
Desirable
- Able to undertake all aspect of cleaning in a NHS health care 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.
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).
