About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the IFM team at St Oswald's Hospital in Ashbourne as a Facilities Assistant The core role is as a domestic assistant ;however, this may also include Porters duties .This role is essential in supporting the smooth running of the hospital to support colleagues ,patients and visitors You will be joining an existing team of 14 facilities staff who work across the site Full training will be given in all parts of the role, and you will be supported by the facilities supervisor The shift pattern is Monday to Friday 15:00-18:00.
Main duties of the job
As a Domestic Assistant, you will play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, staff and visitors. You may work independently or as part of a team, following agreed work schedules, cleaning methods and procedures in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness.
We are looking for someone who is flexible, reliable and able to adapt to changing service needs. You may be required to work across different sites when necessary to support service demands.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Job description Job responsibilities
As a valued member of our team, youll support the daily operational needs of our services helping to ensure patients, visitors, and staff experience a welcoming and wellmaintained environment. Your contribution will directly support highquality care within the hospital.
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Person Specification
Essential and desirable Essential
Ability to prioritise and organise workload as required within own area of service
Desirable
Basic Health and Safety Certificate NVQ in cleaning Previous cleaning experience
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 Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address St Oswalds Hospital
Clifton Road
Ashbourne
DE6 1DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)