Main area Facilities Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 27.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 08:00 to 13:30 (some flexibility)) Job ref 364-A-7923-B
Site Saffron Walden Community Hospital Town Saffron Walden Essex Salary £22,383 per hour (enhanced rates for Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays) Salary period Yearly Closing 02/01/2025 23:59
About Us
EPUT provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk. We are among the largest employers in the East of England region, with more than 10,000 staff working across more than 200 sites.
Job overview
Please note you must have right to work in the UK to apply for this position.
Due to current Home Office Guidelines, we are unable to sponsor this job role.
To participate in the provision of the in-house FM services to a specified area within the Trust, which may include in-patient wards, admin/clinical areas and retail outlets. The FM services comprise of cleaning, catering, portering, bed making and laundering services.
You will be responsible for maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for patients, trust staff and visitors in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness.
As part of the Facilities Team, you are expected to have a flexible approach, excellent interpersonal and customer skills, and the ability to use initiative to prioritise and organise your duties.
Main duties of the job
* Undertake a variety of cleaning duties including vacuuming, sweeping, scrubbing and mopping floors; high/low dusting; cleaning surfaces, mirrors, chairs, bed frames, bins, toilets, sinks, baths and showers; cleaning kitchen appliances; restocking consumables; descaling taps and replacing bin liners.
* Report any issues with floor coverings or surfaces to your supervisor.
* Ensure the correct use of colour-coded cleaning equipment and maintain all equipment in a clean, safe, and tidy condition.
* Use machinery/equipment safely and report any faults immediately.
* Ensure proper disposal and segregation of waste according to Trust policy.
Person specification
* Health and Safety Awareness
* BICs Qualification
* Domestic Experience
* Previous NHS experience
Please note - staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment.
Applications for Job Share are positively welcomed.
The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment.
If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information please contact us by emailing epunft.cv19hr@nhs.net.
Come and work at EPUT and make a difference in people’s lives.
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