Bank Facilities Assistant

Job overview

In order to support the Facilities Teams based at Sherwood Oaks 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 Sherwood Oaks Hospital the Facilities Services Team aim to provide a high-quality service that enhances the environment of care for our patients.

Your primary base will be Sherwood Oaks, however multi-site work between sites maybe required.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Main duties of the job

Facilities provides a wide range of non clinical support services to patients, staff and visitors. The services provided include Cleaning, 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

Cleaning duties on all wards, patient areas and off ward cleaning as required including, 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.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person specification

Qualifications

• An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices

• Recognised catering ,cleaning or support services qualification

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

• Good communication 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
• A good understanding of customer service i.e caring, kind, able to hold a conversation with others

Physical Requirements

• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties

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

• Understanding of commitment to the Equality and Diversity principles
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety

• Understanding of Infection Control
• Understanding of COSHH

• We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants.
• The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria.
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• For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent' will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.