Facilities Assistant

Band 2
Job summary
An exciting position has become available to join our facilities team at the Kleinwort site. We are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and has a flexible approach to support the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
Good communication skills is vital as you will come into contact with service users and colleagues. The role is cleaning and catering duties for the healthcare premises to required standards.
Previous cleaning or catering experience would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be provided.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?

• Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
• Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
• Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
• Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
• Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
• Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
• Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
• Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff

Job description
Job responsibilities

• Clean all surfaces using appropriate methods to remove dust and debris.
• Clean all hard floors and mop daily.
• Use of electrical cleaning equipment.
• Empty, clean and replenish waste bins.
• Seal waste bags and carry out appropriate waste disposal procedures.
• Clean internal glass and ledges.
• Maintain equipment in a clean and serviceable condition.
• Maintain and respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out Facilities duties.
• Replenish consumables paper towels, soap, toilet rolls etc.
• Adopt a flexible approach, as you may be required to work at any Trust site.
• Ensure the correct storage of all items.
• Collect and clean all crockery and cutlery and kitchen utensils as required using automatic dishwashers where available.
• Collect, wash and return water jugs.
• Collection and delivery of goods.
• To issue and collate inpatient menus.
• To prepare and serve food and beverages as required.
• Use of cash register if required.
• To ensure security is maintained at all times.
• Completion of departmental paperwork as required.
• Assist with the service of patient, visitors and staff meals.
• Provide the appropriate amount of crockery and cutlery in advance of service times.
• Ensure that food presentation, portion control, temperature and quality standards are adhered to.

Cleaning role tasks:

• Remove / replace / clean curtains and blinds as necessary.
• Clean all sanitary areas.
• Clean Beds.
• Clean furniture.
• Clean kitchens and dining areas
• Clean clinical and non-clinical areas
• Use machinery following training.

Catering role tasks:

• To ensure strict adherence to all policies and procedures in relation to food hygiene, including HACCP, personal hygiene and cleaning down procedures.
• Carry out the regeneration of prepared meals, preparation of salads and sandwiches, and any other food items as required.
• Ensure that the patient meals are placed in the appropriate ward trolleys at the correct time and ready for service.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to GCSE/O'level standard

Desirable

• NVQ cleaning
• Basic health and safety cert

Experience
Essential

• Customer focused environment

Desirable

• Working in a healthcare environment

Skills and knowledge
Essential

• Literate and numerate
• Ability to understand and follow written & verbal instructions
• Work as a team
• Ability to record 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
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kleinwort
Butlers Green Roa
Haywards Heath
RH16 4BE
Employer's website
https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)