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Facilities Assistant

Employer
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Crawley
Salary
£20,270 - £21,318 pa
Closing date
9 Dec 2022

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Sector
Healthcare
Function
Facilities Management
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Welcome from our Chief Executive

Our organisation is expanding and we're looking for people with the right values, skills and/or potential to join us. We need people with energy, expertise, enthusiasm to help us provide the very best possible specialist NHS mental health and learning disability care. This involves helping us achieve our strategy to improve the quality of life for the communities we serve through People, Prevention and Partnerships.

So what can we offer you in return?

We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.

You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.

If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.

Job overview

Working within a Mental Health Hospital setting. To provide the highest possible standards of domestic services, food service, hygiene and safety to service users without constant supervision, and be able to work as part of a team.

To observe current Health & Safety Regulations, and strictly adhere to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Policy and Waste Disposal Policy.

Main duties of the job

General Cleaning:

\u00a7 Clean areas specified, including associated fittings, if appropriate to include cupboards, work surfaces, dining tables etc.

\u00a7 Move light equipment, e.g. tables, chairs, beds and couches (if on castors) to facilitate cleaning, taking into consideration manual handling risks at all times.

\u00a7 Clean high level surfaces as appropriate, e.g. ledges, pipes, wardrobes, lights, picture rails etc. and damp dust all furniture fixtures, fittings and ledges etc.

\u00a7 Clean paintwork, walls, doors etc. and internal glass as defined in work schedule.

\u00a7 Clean toilets, showers and hand basins; wall coverings and mirrors

\u00a7 General floor cleaning, to include shampooing/buffing when required.

Catering:

\u00a7 Loading Burlodge trolley with patient food and setting oven

\u00a7 Unloading and preparing for service to patients

\u00a7 Clearing away after meals, temperature testing, informing kitchen of shortages or wastage

Working for our organisation

Langley Green is an acute inpatient unit, providing multi-disciplinary care and treatment to working age adults within the least restrictive environment, which is both safe and therapeutic. The Hospital is one of many run by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and more information may be found on our website at www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
General Cleaning:

\u00a7 Clean areas specified, including associated fittings, if appropriate to include cupboards, work surfaces, dining tables etc.

\u00a7 Move light equipment, e.g. tables, chairs, beds and couches (if on castors) to facilitate cleaning, taking into consideration manual handling risks at all times.

\u00a7 Clean high level surfaces as appropriate, e.g. ledges, pipes, wardrobes, lights, picture rails etc. and damp dust all furniture fixtures, fittings and ledges etc.

\u00a7 Clean paintwork, walls, doors etc. and internal glass as defined in work schedule.

\u00a7 Clean toilets, showers and hand basins; wall coverings and mirrors

\u00a7 General floor cleaning, to include shampooing/buffing when required.

\u00a7 Remove and dispose of rubbish, ready for collection.

\u00a7 Maintain all equipment in a clean condition, reporting any malfunctioning or broken equipment as appropriate

\u00a7 Replenish stock where appropriate, e.g. disposal bags, soap, paper hand towels, toilet rolls and nursing rolls.

Catering:

\u00a7 Loading Burlodge trolley with patient food and setting oven

\u00a7 Unloading and preparing for service to patients

\u00a7 Breakfast preparation including toast

\u00a7 Clearing away after meals, temperature testing, informing kitchen of shortages or wastage

\u00a7 Remove and dispose of rubbish, ready for collection.

General Duties

\u00a7 Inform the Supervisor of any maintenance work required or any defects to equipment

\u00a7 Ensure that stock levels are maintained at all times by timely submission of requisitions to Supervisors

\u00a7 Undertake any other duties as may be required by line management internal job rotation and absence cover.

Person specification

Qualifications
Essential criteria
  • General education to GCSE level or equivalent

Knowledge/Experience
Essential criteria
  • Has worked in a customer focused environment
  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Previous experience of cleaning equipment

Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. Our workforce is currently under-represented from Black and Minority, Ethnic and disabled communities and we would welcome applications from these communities.

We regret that we are unable to advise candidates if they have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

In the event of an excessive number of applicants the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than indicated.

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust takes its responsibilities for the safeguarding and protection of children and young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and expects this of all its employees and bank workers. The Trust works with adult and children's social care to ensure that the integrated service has systems in place to equip staff and bank workers with the knowledge and skills to recognize abuse, and take action to safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children and young people. It is expected that all staff and bank workers familiarise themselves with the appropriate structures and policies and with the Sussex child protection and safeguarding procedures and the Sussex multi-agency policy and procedures for safeguarding vulnerable adults and undertake the relevant essential training and further training appropriate to their role.

Successful candidates are normally offered salaries at the bottom of the relevant salary range. However, where previous or equivalent NHS experience in a similar role can be demonstrated and evidenced, this may be taken into consideration when setting the starting salary.

Company

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Who we are

We provide specialist NHS mental health and learning disability services in south east England. People receive care, treatment and support from us in hospital, at home and from a range of community services. Our services are rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission and ‘outstanding’ for caring.

Where we are

We provide services for people of all ages across Sussex and services for children and young people in Hampshire. There’s something for everyone in our local area, whether that’s the hustle and bustle of Brighton, the scenic South Downs or our wonderful coastline where you can chill out to the sound of the surf.

What we can offer you

When you join us, you’ll be coming to work in an organisation that puts people first. We’ll do everything we can to make you feel valued, respected and included. You will be given plenty of opportunities here for your career to flourish. We’re an organisation which is strong on innovation, research and learning, and we will support your development and help you learn new skills in whichever team or service you work in.

Check out the links below to view our key areas of recruitment

Nursing

Medical

Allied Health Professions

Phychology & PsychologicalTherapies

Social Work

Healthcare Support Workers 

Support Services

Check out our latest video below where we hear from our inspiring nurses why Sussex Partnership is such a great place to work.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01903843000
Location
Trust HQ
Swandean
Arundel Road
Worthing
BN13 3EP
GB

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