About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Estates and Facilities Department for an enthusiastic team member for a Facilities Management Assistant (FMA) Domestic . The post is suited to a motivated and experienced Domestic services worker to work in Clockview Hospital. The postholder(s) will provide a cleaning/ house keeping service around Secure Division ensuring National cleaning standards, PLACE requirements and CQC standards are met.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for a Facilities Management Assistant (Cleaning /Catering duties) to work part of a team at Clock View Hospital, to carry out Cleaning and Catering duties and help us maintain the high standards already set within this department and in line with National Standards. We are looking to recruit a team member who has a flexible approach to their workload, can work to deadlines and show high standards of quality in their work.
You must have good communication skills, a pleasant personality, a positive attitude and a willingness to work within an acute mental health ward environment providing a high standard of cleanliness at all times. You must also possess the ability to work within a team or on your own as necessary with an understanding of health and safety in relation to safe working practices.
Shift Pattern: Saturday and Sunday 15.00-19.00 hours; 8 hours per week , Some experience in a similar role would be beneficial however full training will be given This post is subject to a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. *The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants, so we advise you to submit your application early to prevent disappointment.
About us
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles."
Job description Job responsibilities
NHS experience and training in safety, health and catering or cleaning tasks. Experience of working in a similar role (cleaning or catering). Experience of working in the NHS. Knowledge of the National Standards of Cleanliness and NHS Colour Coding. Experience of dealing with people.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE/O'Levels or experience
Desirable
Foundation certificate in food hygiene level 2.
Skills Essential
Able to function as a member of a team and support the management objectives of the department and trust Able to deal with requests form service users, managers and staff in a friendly and helpful way Flexible Good interpersonal and communication skills Able to work both independently and as part of a team Able to carry out manual tasks
Desirable
Able to maintain accurate records. Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems Willingness to undertake further training as required.
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a similar role
Desirable
Training in Health & Safety and catering or cleaning tasks Experience of working in the NHS specifically Mental Health/ Community environment.
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of the National Standards of Cleanliness. Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP. Knowledge of using cleaning equipment.
Values Essential
Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care. Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way. Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it. Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage
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 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address Clock View Hospital
2a Oakhouse Park
Liverpool
L9 1EP
Employer's website https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)