About this role
Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has become available to join the team at the new Bridgwater Diagnostic Centre located at Bridgwater Community Hospital. This is an exciting time to become part of a growing service whilst helping to deliver excellent patient care.
Join Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as a Facilities Service Assistant and play a vital role in supporting patients, visitors and colleagues by maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming healthcare environment. Working as part of our Facilities Team, you will contribute directly to the delivery of high-quality patient care through excellent housekeeping, cleaning, catering and portering services.
Main duties of the job
- Reporting to the Facilities Team Leader, you will undertake a variety of facilities duties that help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the hospital.
- The role is varied, hands-on and rewarding, offering the opportunity to make a real difference to patients and staff every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness across wards, patient rooms, offices, kitchens, bathrooms and communal areas.
- Support housekeeping services including linen management, waste disposal and stock control.
- Assist with food and beverage services, meal preparation and pantry duties where required.
- Undertake portering duties, supporting the movement of equipment, supplies and patients where appropriate.
- Complete monitoring records, environmental audits and cleanliness checks.
- Ensure equipment is maintained safely and report faults when identified.
- Follow Trust policies relating to infection prevention, health and safety, COSHH and safeguarding.
About us
A fantastic opportunity has become available to join the team at the new Bridgwater Diagnostic Centre located at Bridgwater Community Hospital. This is an exciting time to become part of a growing service whilst helping to deliver excellent patient careWe are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and dedicated Cleaners to support the delivery of a high-quality cleaning service within this modern healthcare environment. Successful candidates will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Working Hours 0600 09007 day service, including weekends and bank holidays on a rota basisThis is an excellent opportunity to join Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and be part of an exciting new development that will make a real difference to healthcare services across SomersetJoin us and help make the Bridgwater Diagnostic Centre a clean, safe, and welcoming place for everyone.
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breath-taking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full breakdown of the role with a detailed person specification please see the full attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Essential
- Please see attached Job Description
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
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bridgwater Community Hospital
Bower Lane
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 4GU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)