We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, and any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille), please contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk.
If you are successful at interview for this post, you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If shortlisted, you will be contacted via your email account used to apply, so please check your email regularly.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the email registered on the application form.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.
There is a temporary top-up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top-up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour (£24,638 per annum). This will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.
Job Overview
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has an exciting opportunity to join our Facilities Team as a Facilities Operative in Domestic Services at St. Woolos Hospital in Newport.
We are looking for a highly motivated and energetic individual committed to enhancing the patient & customer experience, with a passion for providing high-level customer service.
The working hours will be 15 hours per week, Monday - Friday 17:00 - 20:00, on a 3-week rolling rota including weekend work.
Main duties of the job
The duties will be set out in the relevant job schedules. The assignment of duties will meet the priority needs of the service as identified by the manager/supervisor. The post-holder must be flexible and able to cover rosters. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation dedicated to caring. We offer an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. We provide opportunities for career growth, flexible working, extensive training, and professional development, including recognised qualifications and management development programs.
Our Clinical Futures strategy promotes care closer to home and high-quality hospital care when needed. Join us to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service.
Education and Training
Essential criteria
* Basic general education
* Literate & Numerate
* Willing to undertake & complete the ABUHB facilities competency workbook within 6 months
* Willing to undertake & complete statutory & mandatory training including Basic Food Hygiene certificate
* Willing to undertake future training as required
Desirable criteria
* BIFM/NVQ level 2
* Experience in healthcare or hospitality environment
Skills
Essential criteria
* Effective communication and good interpersonal skills
* Ability to follow instructions and procedures
* High standards and dependability
* Good time management and reliability
* Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team
* Self-motivated and enthusiastic
* Excellent customer care skills
* Ability to present a positive impression of yourself and the organisation
* Physical ability to undertake manual handling
* Mental resilience to work under pressure
* Concentration and emotional resilience to cope with the movement of deceased
* Willingness to work in cleaning conditions that may include bodily fluids
Desirable criteria
* Welsh speaker
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