Facilities Assistant - (Porter/ Cleaner) in Horsham inHorsham PUBLISHED THU 13 JUN 2024 Jump to job information section
Job description
We are seeking a motivated and hard-working individual to join our Facilities team as a Facilities Assistant at Horsham Hospital.
The successful candidate will work as an integral part of the departmental team, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach within the Facilities Department. This role involves performing portering and cleaning duties across all areas of the healthcare premises to the required standards, ensuring a safe and clean environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This position includes a considerable amount of manual handling and physical work.
Qualifications And Skills
The position is on a rota with 2 weekends out of 5 working.
Key Responsibilities
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
The successful candidate will work as an integral part of the departmental team, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach within the Facilities Department. This role involves performing portering and cleaning duties across all areas of the healthcare premises to the required standards, ensuring a safe and clean environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This position includes a considerable amount of manual handling and physical work.
Qualifications And Skills
- Previous experience in cleaning, housekeeping, or portering roles is an advantage but not essential.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
- Ability to handle manual tasks and physical work, including lifting and moving objects.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Understanding of health and safety regulations related to cleaning and manual handling.
- Motivated and proactive with a strong work ethic.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Friendly and approachable, with a commitment to providing excellent service.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
The position is on a rota with 2 weekends out of 5 working.
Key Responsibilities
- Cleaning Duties:
- Perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and sanitizing in all designated areas.
- Clean and disinfect bathrooms, kitchens, patient rooms, public areas, and offices.
- Ensure all cleaning activities are conducted in accordance with health and safety guidelines and standards.
- Dispose of waste appropriately, ensuring recycling protocols are followed.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of patient rooms and common areas.
- Replenish supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and cleaning materials.
- Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards to the appropriate department.
- Portering Duties:
- Assist with the transportation of patients and equipment within the premises.
- Deliver medical supplies, records, and equipment to various departments.
- Support with setting up rooms for meetings or events as needed.
- Conduct regular checks on equipment and ensure it is in good working order.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
- Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
- Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
- Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Research opportunities
- Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
- Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
- Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
- Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff
Not sure?
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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To work as a Facilities Assistant in the UK, you will need a mix of technical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Here are some key skills that are often required:
1. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with colleagues, contractors, and service users.
2. Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and keep track of multiple projects and responsibilities.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Quickly identifying issues and determining practical solutions related to facilities management.
4. Technical Skills: Basic knowledge of building systems, maintenance procedures, and health and safety regulations is important. Familiarity with relevant tools and equipment is also beneficial.
5. IT Skills: Proficiency in standard office software (such as Microsoft Office) and possibly facilities management software.
6. Customer Service Skills: Being approachable and responsive to the needs of staff and visitors, ensuring a positive experience within the facility.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with a team and collaborate with various departments or service providers.
8. Attention to Detail: Being thorough and careful in tasks such as maintaining records, managing inventories, and overseeing maintenance work.
9. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle a variety of tasks and respond to changing priorities as needed.
10. Health and Safety Knowledge: Understanding of health and safety regulations and practices to ensure a safe working environment.
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