Hywel Dda University Health Board

Soft Facilities Assistant

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Job summary

We are seeking a friendly, organised and committed personality, to join our team of domestics at Cardigan Integrated Care Centre. This is a lovely environment to work in , as the centre is one of our more recent builds, which includes the minor injuries unit, a dental practice and the local G.P. surgeries.

The domestics work closely with the clinical staff on site, and they enjoy a good working relationship with all the staff.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve maintaining the high standards of cleaning expected with in all areas of the unit, including sanitary areas and examination rooms, on a daily basis, and also responding to ad hoc cleaning requests in the event of any unforeseen spillages etc.

The use of the microfibre system of cleaning is the main method of cleaning and decontaminating areas, supported by the use of equipment such as floor scrubbers, as and when needed.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;

Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;

48 general practices (five of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;

Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Details

Date posted

27 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,720 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

100-EA037-0723

Job locations

Cardigan Integrated Care Centre

Rhodfa'r Felin

Cardigan

SA43 1JX


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 14/08/2023.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 14/08/2023.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Literate and numerate
  • Basic Health and Safety, COSHH Moving and Handling

Desirable

  • Good level of general education
  • BICSc Cleaning Operatives Proficiency Certificate
  • Range of cleaning skills using mechanical equipment as appropriate
  • Welcome Host Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of dealing with the general public
  • Some cleaning experience

Desirable

  • Cleaning experience in a similar establishment or one of a similar size.

Language Skills

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Literate and numerate
  • Basic Health and Safety, COSHH Moving and Handling

Desirable

  • Good level of general education
  • BICSc Cleaning Operatives Proficiency Certificate
  • Range of cleaning skills using mechanical equipment as appropriate
  • Welcome Host Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of dealing with the general public
  • Some cleaning experience

Desirable

  • Cleaning experience in a similar establishment or one of a similar size.

Language Skills

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Cardigan Integrated Care Centre

Rhodfa'r Felin

Cardigan

SA43 1JX


Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Cardigan Integrated Care Centre

Rhodfa'r Felin

Cardigan

SA43 1JX


Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Supervisor

Owen Thomas

Owen.thomas6@wales.nhs.uk

07814806365

Details

Date posted

27 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,720 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

100-EA037-0723

Job locations

Cardigan Integrated Care Centre

Rhodfa'r Felin

Cardigan

SA43 1JX


Supporting documents

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