NHS
Job title:
Facilities Assistant – Domestic
Company
NHS
Job description
WTWA, Trafford, Withington and Altrincham hospitals are a division of Manchester Foundation Trust and the Facilities staff employed provide an integral service to the smooth running of the Division. We are now looking for staff to work at our Trafford site and occasionally cross site work if needed at WCH and AGH to help us to continue to deliver excellent support services.As a Facilities Assistant you will deliver a full and comprehensive cleaning and service to the wards, departments, clinics and non clinical areas within the main Trafford site as well as WCH and AGH when needed.As we are a hospital facility the successful candidates may also be expected to work on bank holidays and weekends.Main duties of the jobProvision of cleaning services within a Hospital/Healthcare environment whilst working closely with Ward/Department staff to ensure a high-quality service provision.To maintain high standards of cleanliness to all Wards and departments, which include high and low dusting, damp mopping, dust control mopping, cleaning of sanitary areas, cleaning of beds, lockers, tables, chairs, fixtures and fittings this list is not exhausted. cleaning of kitchens an supporting the catering team with the collections of patient meals trays at ward level.About usMFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.Date posted14 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£23,615 a year per annum, pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible workingReference number349-COR-6848211*Job locationsTrafford DivisonMoorside RoadDavyhulme ManchesterM41 5SLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].Were looking forward to hearing from you!Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].Were looking forward to hearing from you!Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential
- Ability to understand and be able to carry out instructions to set specifications.
- Good knowledge of food safety.
QualificationsEssential
- GCSE to include Maths and English or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- .Level 2 cleaning building interiors (or equivalent) .Customer Care Training .Basic Food Hygiene certificate
Training and experienceEssential
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of Health & Safety
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good written and spoken English
- Able to adapt to meet service needs.
AttributesEssential
- Awareness of confidentiality.
- Ability to work within a team and independently without constant supervision, utilising own initiative.
Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential
- Ability to understand and be able to carry out instructions to set specifications.
- Good knowledge of food safety.
QualificationsEssential
- GCSE to include Maths and English or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- .Level 2 cleaning building interiors (or equivalent) .Customer Care Training .Basic Food Hygiene certificate
Training and experienceEssential
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of Health & Safety
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good written and spoken English
- Able to adapt to meet service needs.
AttributesEssential
- Awareness of confidentiality.
- Ability to work within a team and independently without constant supervision, utilising own initiative.
Expected salary
£23615 per year
Location
Manchester
Job date
Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:49:04 GMT
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