Assistant assistant

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and hard-working individual to join our Facilities team as a Facilities Assistant at Horsham Hospital.

The successful candidate will work as an integral part of the departmental team, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach within the Facilities Department.

This role involves performing portering and cleaning duties across all areas of the healthcare premises to the required standards, ensuring a safe and clean environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

This position includes a considerable amount of manual handling and physical work.

Qualifications and Skills :

• Previous experience in cleaning, housekeeping, or portering roles is an advantage but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to handle manual tasks and physical work, including lifting and moving objects.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations related to cleaning and manual handling.

Personal Attributes :

• Motivated and proactive with a strong work ethic.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Friendly and approachable, with a commitment to providing excellent service.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Main duties of the job

This role plays a key part in enhancing the efficiency of our service with multi-skilled staff to improve the patient experience.

The position is on a rota with 2 weekends out of 5 working.

Key Responsibilities :

Cleaning Duties :

Perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and sanitizing in all designated areas.Clean and disinfect bathrooms, kitchens, patient rooms, public areas, and offices.

Ensure all cleaning activities are conducted in accordance with health and safety guidelines and standards.Dispose of waste appropriately, ensuring recycling protocols are followed.

Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of patient rooms and common areas.Replenish supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and cleaning materials.

Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards to the appropriate department.

Portering Duties :

Assist with the transportation of patients and equipment within the premises.Deliver medical supplies, records, and equipment to various departments.

Support with setting up rooms for meetings or events as needed.Conduct regular checks on equipment and ensure it is in good working order.

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.

We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
• Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
• Supportive flexible working patterns such as : part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
• Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT and Religion and Belief staff networks
• Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
• Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
• Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
• Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff

Job description

Job responsibilities

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• Wear correct and clean uniform whilst on duty
• Attend Departmental meetings as appropriate.
• To participate in the Trusts appraisal system, review and personal development process on an annual basis.
• Undertake training as necessary in line with the development planning process.
• To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
• To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team in which the person works.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Basic Health & Safety certificate
• Maths and English grade C / 4 or above
• NVQ Cleaning

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a customer focused environment
• Experience of working in cleaning services
• Experience of working in porter services

Desirable

Experience of working in a healthcare environment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to remain clam in difficult situations
• Ability to record information correctly / Literate and Numerate

Desirable

• An understanding of infection control principles

Last updated : 2024-06-13