Facilities Assistant at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Torquay, England, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Oct, 25

Salary

24169.0

Posted On

10 Jul, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Other Industry

Description
  • The Facilities Department are looking for dedicated people to join the Cleaning Operations team
  • The successful candidates will be required to complete training to undertake cleaning in line with the National Cleaning Standards. You will be expected to carry out all tasks related to the service of patients for which full training will be given
  • Applicants should be able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills, be prepared to carry out training and be able to work well in a team or on their own, be capable of undertaking physical work on a daily basis and have experience of working with nursing teams & the general public
  • To ensure required cleaning standards are maintained in designated areas and report relevant equipment faults and need for repairs
  • Removal of dust, dirt and debris from surfaces such as floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures and fittings, doors, ledges, glass and sanitary fittings by appropriate specified methods. (i.e. colour-coded/mopping units/vacuum cleaners)
  • Emptying and cleaning waste bins, refuse containers and replacing colour-coded liners according to the Trust’s Waste Policy, secure and dispose of waste bags
  • Replenishing supplies – toilet rolls, soap etc
  • Clean blinds and internal windows and change curtains as required
  • Cleaning and correct storage of equipment and materials
  • Reporting relevant equipment faults and need for repairs
  • Locking/unlocking doors and windows and turning on/off lights
  • Attend mandatory and essential training and periodic updates
  • Observing Trust Health and Safety Regulations, Policies and Procedures
    Why Work With Us
    Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people’s strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team Torbay and South Devon.
    And if you do join us, you’ll be working in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, with a fantastic quality of life. We actively encourage our people to enjoy a good work/life balance and Devon offers everything from city living to a host of outdoor activities. Whether it’s the coast that floats your boat, the adrenaline of white-water rafting, trekking across the moors or being mindful in nature, you’ll find it all right on your doorstep.
    Ensure high standards when working individually or as part of the team and be aware of the Trust’s objectives and priorities. The Trust’s success depends on all staff playing an active role to make sure the existing areas of good practices are universally embedded within the organisation
    Understand the Trust’s key priorities and those for your Directorate and Service, help translate these into key priorities for your work place
    Understand level one Equality and Diversity
    Maintain good working relationships with colleagues
    Demonstrate courteous behaviour
    To respond with humanity and kindness to every person, by listening attentively and respecting others in conversations
    To attend specified shifts as required
    Promote an effective team ethos
    To provide the highest quality of customer service by listening to and acting on feedback
    Ensure your staff mandatory and essential training is appropriate and up to date in conjunction with your line manager
    Fully engage in the Annual Review process
    Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance including laundering own uniform according to Trust policy
    To use all PPE as required
    To work in partnership to achieve the best possible outcomes for our customers
    Helping and supporting your colleagues so that you work well together to achieve common goals and objectives
    Take part in regular team meetings/talks to achieve the best possible outcomes for our customers
    To act as a role model, valuing everyone’s opinion and experiences
    To value and treat your team members equally and with respect
    To strive to provide excellent, innovative services that helps our patients/clients customers have a good and professionally delivered healthcare experience
    Ensure high standards when working individually or as part of the team and be aware of the Trust’s objectives and priorities. The Trust’s success depends on all staff playing an active role to make sure the existing areas of good practices are universally embedded within the organisation
    Understand the Trust’s key priorities and those for your Directorate and Service, help translate these into key priorities for your work place
    Understand level one Equality and Diversity
    Maintain good working relationships with colleagues
    Demonstrate courteous behaviour
    To respond with humanity and kindness to every person, by listening attentively and respecting others in conversations
    To attend specified shifts as required
    Promote an effective team ethos
    To provide the highest quality of customer service by listening to and acting on feedback
    Ensure your staff mandatory and essential training is appropriate and up to date in conjunction with your line manager
    Fully engage in the Annual Review process
    Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance including laundering own uniform according to Trust policy
    To use all PPE as required
    To work in partnership to achieve the best possible outcomes for our customers
    Helping and supporting your colleagues so that you work well together to achieve common goals and objectives
    Take part in regular team meetings/talks to achieve the best possible outcomes for our customers
    To act as a role model, valuing everyone’s opinion and experiences
    To value and treat your team members equally and with respect
    To strive to provide excellent, innovative services that helps our patients/clients customers have a good and professionally delivered healthcare experienc
Responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details

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