We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services.
So what can we offer you in return?
We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.
You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.
As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.
If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.
Job overview
We are looking for committed individuals to work in a very important role as part of the facilities team at The Selden centre, Swandean, Worthing, 22.5 Hours per week from 10:00 - 18.00. on a two-week pattern which includes working every other weekend. We are dedicated to improving the cleaning environment and meal service for our clients. You should have good communication skills and a flexible attitude to provide the best services for our patients.
This is an exciting opportunity to work for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and be part of a motivated team who want to make a positive difference to people’s lives. The benefits are excellent and include:
* To be part of a forward thinking leading mental health Trust offering high quality care
* Competitive rates of pay and enhanced pay for weekend working
* Paid annual leave entitlement
* Challenging and rewarding work
* Training and development opportunities
For further information and an informal chat please telephone Justin Hawkins on 07917 006687 and complete the application form in full online.
Main duties of the job
General Cleaning:
Clean areas specified, including associated fittings, if appropriate to include cupboards,work surfaces, dining tables etc.
Move light equipment, e.g. tables, chairs, beds and couches (if on castors) to facilitate cleaning, taking into consideration manual handling risks at all times.
Clean high level surfaces as appropriate, e.g. ledges, pipes, wardrobes, lights, picture railsetc. and damp dust all furniture fixtures, fittings and ledges etc.
Clean paintwork, walls, doors etc. and internal glass as defined in work schedule.
General floor cleaning, to include shampooing/buffing when required.
Remove and dispose of rubbish, ready for collection.
Maintain all equipment in a clean condition, reporting any malfunctioning or brokenequipment as appropriate
Replenish stock where appropriate, e.g. disposal bags, soap, paper hand towels, toilet rollsand nursing rolls.
Food Preparation:
Safely re-generate cook chill meals as per Food Hygiene standards.
Check temperature of food before and after re-generation.
Clean chiller cabinet and re-generation oven and de-frost refrigerators/freezers.
Prepare tables and/or trays for patient meals, clear away, load/empty dishwasher (or wash
up cutlery and crockery) and replenish condiments.
Prepare food, including salads, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, custard, gravy etc andpatients’ beverages as required.
Record temperatures and comment if appropriate using the HACCPS system, as pertraining
Working for our organisation
The Facilities team is small in this unit, we work very closely with nursing team and have a great relationship with them, the Selden centre has a great working atmosphere where all staff help each other no matter what their rolls are.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clean areas specified, including associated fittings, if appropriate to include cupboards,work surfaces, dining tables etc.
Move light equipment, e.g. tables, chairs, beds and couches (if on castors) to facilitate cleaning, taking into consideration manual handling risks at all times.
Clean high level surfaces as appropriate, e.g. ledges, pipes, wardrobes, lights, picture railsetc. and damp dust all furniture fixtures, fittings and ledges etc.
Clean paintwork, walls, doors etc. and internal glass as defined in work schedule.
General floor cleaning, to include shampooing/buffing when required.
Remove and dispose of rubbish, ready for collection.
Maintain all equipment in a clean condition, reporting any malfunctioning or brokenequipment as appropriate
Replenish stock where appropriate, e.g. disposal bags, soap, paper hand towels, toilet rollsand nursing rolls.
Food Preparation (where appropriate):
Safely re-generate cook chill meals as per Food Hygiene standards.
Check temperature of food before and after re-generation.
Clean chiller cabinet and re-generation oven and de-frost refrigerators/freezers.
Prepare tables and/or trays for patient meals, clear away, load/empty dishwasher (or washup cutlery and crockery) and replenish condiments.
Prepare food, including salads, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, custard, gravy etc andpatients’ beverages as required.
General Duties
Record temperatures and comment if appropriate using the HACCPS system, as pertraining
Inform the Supervisor of any maintenance work required or any defects to equipment
Open and / or close Unit, set alarm, check security of building as required.
Requisition laundry (and put away), Domestic Services supplies and materials, and storeaway as required.
Ensure that stock levels are maintained at all times by timely submission of requisitions to
Supervisors
Undertake any other duties as may be required by line management or Nurse in Chargeincluding project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.
Person specification
Knowledge/Experience
* Has worked in a customer focused environment
* Experience of working as part of a team
Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. Our workforce is currently under-represented from Black and Minority, Ethnic and disabled communities and we would welcome applications from these communities.
We regret that we are unable to advise candidates if they have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
In the event of an excessive number of applicants the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than indicated.
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust takes its responsibilities for the safeguarding and protection of children and young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and expects this of all its employees and bank workers. The Trust works with adult and children’s social care to ensure that the integrated service has systems in place to equip staff and bank workers with the knowledge and skills to recognize abuse, and take action to safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children and young people. It is expected that all staff and bank workers familiarise themselves with the appropriate structures and policies and with the Sussex child protection and safeguarding procedures and the Sussex multi-agency policy and procedures for safeguarding vulnerable adults and undertake the relevant essential training and further training appropriate to their role.
Successful candidates are normally offered salaries at the bottom of the relevant salary range. However, where previous or equivalent NHS experience in a similar role can be demonstrated and evidenced, this may be taken into consideration when setting the starting salary.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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