About this role
Job summary
The post holder will work within the Trusts various wards and departments to carry out a range of duties associated with the provision of cleaning, food service and other patient support activities.
The job is a full time posistion covering alternative weekends
Main duties of the job
1. Cleaning duties within the allocated department of work and associated areas in accordance with the departmental cleaning schedule, National Cleaning Standards and including specialist cleaning as required by Infection Control.
2. Assist with ad hoc light Portering duties.
3. Checking equipment to be used and displaying warning signs to comply with the Health and Safety Regulations.
4. Ensuring correct waste segregation disposal procedures in accordance with Trust policy.
5. Regeneration and serving of food, beverage preparation and associated duties.
6. Distribution and collection of linen to wards and departments and other associated laundry duties.
7. Completion of Trust and departmental paperwork in accordance with standing instructions.
8. Assistance with Health, Safety, Hygiene and monitoring checks/audits.
9. To observe Food Hygiene Legislation, hospital and client policies and procedures at all times, reporting any faults, defects or operational issues to the Supervisor/Manager/Client representative.
10. Engagement with all training programmes/courses relevant to the role.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description Job responsibilities
The position is for a band 2 Facilities assistants covering the different areas at DPT North Devon wards and eternal areas. It is a full time position covering alternative weekends and working 7.5 hours a day. It will have alternative shifts. Early shifts will cover from 7 to 15h and lates will cover 11:30h to 19:30h.
They will cover Cleaning and hygiene, Food Service, waste management as main duty and ad hoc jobs requested.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Level 2 Food Hygiene (HACCP) Health and Safety (COSHH) Manual Handling Cleaning process (Colour Coding) Basic IT Skills
Desirable
QCF level 2 or equivalent in Hospitality/cleaning and support services, or willing to work towards achieving qualification
Experience Essential
Experience in cleaning services Experience in catering services Experience in Waste Management
Communication Skills Essential
Professional Communication
Communication Skills Essential
Professional Communication
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 Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address DPT NHS Trust
North Devon District Hospital
Raleigh Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)