Job summary
WVT is increasing their team of mobile Soft Facilities Assistants due to the opening of the our exciting Community Diagnostic Centre that is opening in Summer 2025. We are seeking individuals who are able to provide a high standard of cleaning in healthcare environments. We are seeking mobile workers who are able to drive, work flexibly and can work between 16.5 and 27 hours per week (3 - 5 shifts). There is an expectation of evening and opportunity of weekend work however, this could be worked around school hours. You will be based in the centre of Hereford and expected to travel to all sites requiring the service. You will be working in a team with good support and a pool car can be provided from your base.
If you feel this role would suit your available working hours, you enjoy traveling around the county and enjoy working in a team then please speak to us
Main duties of the job
We are looking for individuals who can: Deliver and achieve a high standard of cleaning in both clinical and non-clinical settings, to the standards set within the NHS National Standards of Cleanliness (2021) - TRAINING PROVIDED Provide a range of general cleaning services to clinic rooms, offices and toilets/showers including vacuuming, wet and dry mopping and damp dusting. Ensure all chemical and cleaning solutions are used correctly. Carry out all cleaning tasks in accordance with the work schedule. Wear protective clothing necessary for tasks to be completed. Always observe site rules and regulations. Report all machine and building faults to Supervisor. Full clean driving licence essential.
If you would like to work evenings or earn some additional money - apply now!
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
Good level of written and verbal communication skills Basic literacy skills Moving and Handling knowledge Desirable
Full Clean Driving Licence Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
Good customer service skills / experience of dealing with General Public / Patients / Relatives Understanding of health and safety processes Ability to follow instructions and organise own work to meet the team objectives, adapting work to meet any changing priorities which may need to meet tight timescales Experience
Desirable
Previous work in cleaning and/or catering would be an advantage
Person Specification Education & Qualifications
Essential
Good level of written and verbal communication skills Basic literacy skills Moving and Handling knowledge Desirable
Full Clean Driving Licence Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
Good customer service skills / experience of dealing with General Public / Patients / Relatives Understanding of health and safety processes Ability to follow instructions and organise own work to meet the team objectives, adapting work to meet any changing priorities which may need to meet tight timescales Experience
Desirable
Previous work in cleaning and/or catering would be an advantage
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
Wye Valley NHS Trust Address
Roaming HFDS Clinics/Hospitals
Franklin Barnes
Hereford
HR1 2AZ
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