About this role
Job summary
Make a real difference in patient care every day
We're looking for a motivated and compassionate Facilities Service Assistant to join our team within a busy Community Hospital. This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll play a vital part in creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Main duties of the job
As a Facilities Service Assistant, no two days are the same. You'll support a range of essential services including cleaning, catering and portering, helping to ensure the smooth running of hospital services.
Your responsibilities will include:
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across wards, patient areas and public spacesSupporting meal service, including preparing and delivering food and drinks to patientsAssisting with the movement of equipment, supplies and occasionally patientsHandling laundry, waste and stock to keep services running efficientlyWorking closely with clinical and non-clinical teams to support patient careFollowing infection control, health & safety and hygiene standards at all timesPrevious experience in cleaning, catering or portering is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided. This role requires flexibility, including weekend and shift work to meet the needs of the service.
If you're someone who takes pride in your work and wants to play an important role in supporting patient care, we'd love to hear from you.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, 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.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
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 Dene Barton Hospital
Dene Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 1DD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)