Facilities Assistant (Cleaning & Catering) inHaywards Heath inHaywards Heath PUBLISHED 7 NOV 2024

Band 2  PERMANENT 

We are seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our Facilities team as a Facilities Assistant. In this role, you will work closely with the ward and departmental teams to support a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. With a flexible approach, you'll be responsible for a variety of catering and cleaning tasks, playing an essential part in enhancing the patient experience.


22.5 hours per week -Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 7am to 3pm & 10am to 6pm


What We're Looking For:


  • Skills & Qualities:
    • A positive, team-oriented attitude and commitment to maintaining high standards.
    • Flexibility and a willingness to take on varied tasks within a healthcare setting.
    • Good communication skills to work effectively with supervisors, team leaders, and clinical/non-clinical staff.

  • Experience:
    • Previous experience in a facilities, cleaning, or catering role is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.
    • Please include any relevant experience in your application to support the shortlisting process.

If you're a dedicated individual who takes pride in their work and is eager to contribute to a healthcare setting, apply now to become a valued member of our Facilities team!

Please note that any fields left blank or incomplete on the application from we will not be able to score.


Catering Duties:

  • Prepare, serve, and deliver meals for inpatients, ensuring food safety and strict adherence to hygiene policies, including HACCP standards.
  • Assist with the preparation of salads, sandwiches, and other food items as needed.
  • Ensure patient meals are organised, prepared, and placed in ward trolleys at the correct time for service.
  • Clean, collect, and return all crockery, cutlery, and water jugs as required


Cleaning Duties:

  • Clean and sanitise surfaces, floors, glass, ledges, and all sanitary areas to NHS standards.
  • Empty, clean, and replenish waste bins; follow appropriate waste disposal procedures.
  • Maintain and clean equipment, ensuring it is in safe and serviceable condition.
  • Replace bed linens and consumables (paper towels, soap, toilet rolls) as needed to keep patient areas well-stocked and comfortable

About us


Additional Responsibilities:

  • Wear the correct uniform and maintain a clean, professional appearance.
  • Attend departmental meetings, complete necessary paperwork, and support the Trusts appraisal and personal development processes.
  • Participate in ongoing training to maintain high standards of personal and professional development.
  • Adopt a flexible approach to cover any Trust site as required to meet service needs.

We are seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our Facilities team as a Facilities Assistant. In this role, you will work closely with the ward and departmental teams to support a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. With a flexible approach, you'll be responsible for a variety of catering and cleaning tasks, playing an essential part in enhancing the patient experience.


22.5 hours per week -Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 7am to 3pm & 10am to 6pm


What We're Looking For:


  • Skills & Qualities:
    • A positive, team-oriented attitude and commitment to maintaining high standards.
    • Flexibility and a willingness to take on varied tasks within a healthcare setting.
    • Good communication skills to work effectively with supervisors, team leaders, and clinical/non-clinical staff.

  • Experience:
    • Previous experience in a facilities, cleaning, or catering role is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.
    • Please include any relevant experience in your application to support the shortlisting process.

If you're a dedicated individual who takes pride in their work and is eager to contribute to a healthcare setting, apply now to become a valued member of our Facilities team!

Please note that any fields left blank or incomplete on the application from we will not be able to score.


Catering Duties:

  • Prepare, serve, and deliver meals for inpatients, ensuring food safety and strict adherence to hygiene policies, including HACCP standards.
  • Assist with the preparation of salads, sandwiches, and other food items as needed.
  • Ensure patient meals are organised, prepared, and placed in ward trolleys at the correct time for service.
  • Clean, collect, and return all crockery, cutlery, and water jugs as required


Cleaning Duties:

  • Clean and sanitise surfaces, floors, glass, ledges, and all sanitary areas to NHS standards.
  • Empty, clean, and replenish waste bins; follow appropriate waste disposal procedures.
  • Maintain and clean equipment, ensuring it is in safe and serviceable condition.
  • Replace bed linens and consumables (paper towels, soap, toilet rolls) as needed to keep patient areas well-stocked and comfortable

About us


Additional Responsibilities:

  • Wear the correct uniform and maintain a clean, professional appearance.
  • Attend departmental meetings, complete necessary paperwork, and support the Trusts appraisal and personal development processes.
  • Participate in ongoing training to maintain high standards of personal and professional development.
  • Adopt a flexible approach to cover any Trust site as required to meet service needs.



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