Facilities Assistant - Bank

Job overview

In order to support the Facilities Teams based at Rampton Hospital we are looking to recruit to our Facilities Bank, working on a flexible basis on 'as and when' basis when shifts become available.

Based at Rampton Hospital the Facilities Services Team aim to provide a high-quality service that enhances the environment of care for our patients.

Main duties of the job

Facilities provides a wide range of non clinical support services to patients, staff and visitors. The services provided include Housekeeping/Domestic, Catering and Portering.

Working for our organisation

Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Housekeeping/Domestic duties on all wards, including cleaning, maintenance of ward cupboard and linen provisions. Off ward cleaning as required including hospital accommodation, office areas and training venues.

Providing all catering services across the hospital site including all patient meals and for the staff restaurant. Ensuring All equipment, utensils, working surfaces and areas to be kept clean and tidy, using correct cleaning methods, equipment and chemicals.

Portering services includes delivering and collecting various items from around the hospital, delivery of food trolleys, and the internal postal service

Person specification

Qualifications

• An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices

• Recognised catering ,cleaning or support services qualification

Training

• Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual site
• Ability to undertake any necessary skills and competency training required by the post

Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety

• Knowledge and awareness of special diets and allergens
• Basic understanding of Infection Control
• Understanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH
• Knowledge of NHS policy & procedures

Experience

• Able to carry out instructions and duties as detailed in the job description

• Experience or working within a catering, cleaning or portering environment
• Experience of working within healthcare environment which may include: a catering, cleaning or portering function
• Experience of working within a food safety management system (HACCP)

Skills

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the job
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Values and Behaviours

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

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