Job summary
The post holder will work within the trusts various wards, and departments to carry out a range of various duties associated within the provision of cleaning, food service and other patient support activities.
This will be over a seven day period, were available shifts will be uploaded to the Rosters app for staff to book.
We recognise our people want to learn and develop, becoming the best that they can be. We offer all our staff a range of training opportunities including a variety of in-house training programmes designed and delivered by experts, and opportunities to access external training where appropriate
In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Main duties of the job
- Cleaning duties within the allocated department of work and associated areas in accordance with the departmental cleaning schedule, National Cleaning Standards and including specialist cleaning as required by infection control.
- Checking equipment to be used and displaying warning signs to comply with the health and safety regulations.
- Ensuring correct waste segregation disposal procedures in accordance with the Trust policy.
- Regeneration and serving of food, beverage preparation and associated duties.
- Distribution and collection of linen to wards and departments and associated laundry duties.
- Completion of Trust departmental paperwork in accordance with standing instructions.
- Assistance with Health, Safety, Hygiene and monitoring checks/audits.
- To observe Food Hygiene Legislation, hospital and client policies and procedures at all times, reporting any faults, defects or operational issues to Supervisor/Manager/Client representative.
- Engagement with all training programmes/courses relevant to the role.
- Liaise with Colleagues and Ward Staff to ensure the highest quality of Service possible.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
Our values
We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader Employer.
Details
- Date posted: 04 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 2
- Salary: £12.92 an hour Plus enhancements for unsociable hours
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: C9369-26-0677
- Job locations: Devon Partnership NHS Trust, North Devon District Hospital, Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full job description and person specification attached to the advert which will provide further information.
The position is for a band Bank Facilities Assistants covering the different areas at DPT North Devon wards and eternal areas. It is a bank position covering weekends and working 7.5 hours a day. Early shifts will cover from 07:00 to 15:00 and lates will cover 11:30 to 19:30.
They will cover Cleaning and hygiene, Food Service, waste management as main duty and ad hoc jobs requested.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- No experience necessary, however a basic I.T. knowledge, as well as a willingness to gain NVQ, or equivalent qualifications, would be an advantage.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a challenging environment, would be an advantage.
Qualifications
Essential
- QCF level 2 or equivalent in Hospitality/cleaning and support services, or willing to work towards achieving qualification
- Basic IT Skills
Desirable
- Level 1 Food Hygiene.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Providing and receiving routine information orally, in writing and electronically to assist in understanding own job.
- Judgements involving straight forward facts or situations.
- Able to cope with a sometimes unpredictable environment.
- Moderate physical abilities require to carry out this post.
- Food service delivery of meals to service users (obtained through training and good practice)
Desirable
- Hospital cleaning techniques.
- Food Hygiene / Safety.
- Able to organise own day to day work task obtained through good practice.
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This advert is for Bank Facilities Assistant with Devon Partnership NHS Trust in North Devon District Hospital. It is listed as a Band 2 Facilities assistant role. The advertised salary is £12.92 an hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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