About this role
Job summary
The Facilities Support Worker role will carry out a range of duties associated with the provision of cleaning, food service and general Portering support activities including patient transfer between departments/wards.
The role is very hands-on, providing facilities support services to the departments and wards at Andover War Memorial Hospital.
The role offers good variety and a great opportunity to learn about the different services and departments within the facilities family.
Main duties of the job
Portering duties
The safe movement of people and goods including (but not limited to):
General Portering duties such as Patients moves (including babies, children, and adults).
Portering of mail, medical records, pharmacy supplies, bloods, specimens, supplies., waste, linen, furniture.
Patient meal delivery to ward areas.
Domestic Duties
General domestic cleaning functions high / low level dusting, vacuuming, mopping, floor scrubbing and drying with floor machines, floor burnishing, deep cleaning and HPV set up.
Prepare and provide patient hot and cold drinks to patients in ward areas or as otherwise directed.
Catering Duties
General kitchen support duties such as washing up, cleaning down, moving, and rotating stock items and food.
Preparation such as preparation of sandwiches, salads, fruits and beverages for restaurant and hospitality function.
Food service and food replenishment and cash handling till operator, within the restaurant when required.
General cleaning to front of house servery area, tables, crockery, cutlery, vending machines.
About us
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.
The successful applicant must hold the following:
Flexible in their approach to work in order to meet the needs of a busy hospital Willingness to work on a rolling or ad-hoc shift pattern to cover early, late, nights and weekend shifts Experience in a hospital based environment is preferred but not essential.
If all of the above sounds appealing and you want to help us further shape our commitment of maintaining clinical excellence in a positive and professional environment then please submit your application.
A standard disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be applied for in the event of a successful application
Job description Job responsibilities
Portering duties
The safe movement of people and goods including (but not limited to):
General Portering duties such as Patients moves (including babies, children, and adults).
Portering of mail, medical records, pharmacy supplies, bloods, specimens, supplies., waste, linen, furniture.
Patient meal delivery to ward areas.
Domestic Duties
General domestic cleaning functions high / low level dusting, vacuuming, mopping, floor scrubbing and drying with floor machines, floor burnishing, deep cleaning and HPV set up.
Prepare and provide patient hot and cold drinks to patients in ward areas or as otherwise directed.
Catering Duties
General kitchen support duties such as washing up, cleaning down, moving, and rotating stock items and food.
Preparation such as preparation of sandwiches, salads, fruits and beverages for restaurant and hospitality function.
Food service and food replenishment and cash handling till operator, within the restaurant when required.
General cleaning to front of house servery area, tables, crockery, cutlery, vending machines.
Person Specification
Other role specific requirements Essential
Work flexible hours to meet the workload to of the organisational needs.
Essential criteria Essential
Good communication skills
Desirable
Experience in a health care environment
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Willingness to learn In depth knowledge of food allergens Knowledge of manual handling and health and safety regulations.
Desirable
Experience in using floor machinery
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.
Employer details Employer name Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Andover
Charlton Road
Andover
SP10 3LB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)