Job overview
Unfortunately this role does not attract sponsorship under current government legislation, therefore if you require a certificate of sponsorship to support a visa application, we will be unable to proceed with your application.
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We are looking to recruit a full time 15 hours Facilities Assistant (Domestic) to work at Birch Hill Hospital, Rochdale.
The post holder will be a member of the Trust’s Facilities team and will provide a comprehensive cleaning service for Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT). The Facilities Assistant (Domestic Relief) will work across the Trust’s in-patient and/or community settings as assigned, which may include working on wards, clinics or admin areas.
Main duties of the job
The Facilities Assistant is responsible for general cleaning duties at PCFT. Cleaning duties will be carried out in all areas including clinical, sanitary and administration areas, in accordance with the cleaning schedule, policy, procedures and standards The Facilities Assistant (Domestic Relief) must:
- Carry out tasks in line with Trust policy, national cleaning standards and local instruction.
- Ensure that infection control, COSHH and health and safety procedures are always followed, including:
- Follow the cleaning schedules that have been provided for each area to ensure the areas achieve the required levels of cleanliness at all times.
- Report any incidents or near misses as per Trust policy.
- Ensure that cleaning equipment and machinery is stored correctly and left in a clean condition and to report any defects to the supervisor.
- Dispose of all categories of waste safely and in accordance with Trust guidelines
- To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff.
- To be familiar with and comply with all Trust policies & procedures
- Attend mandatory training and other training as required. Mandatory training includes fire safety training, moving and handling training and infection control training. This may include training online using a mobile phone or computer.
- Work as part of the team to ensure cleaning tasks are completed in all areas.
- Carry out other reasonable duties as required by the supervisors.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Job description and person specification can be found in the documents to download section below. We will be looking for you to give examples of how you meet each of the essential and where possible desirable criteria. Please use your supporting information section to write your examples.
Sponsorship cannot be provided for this role. You must have the right to work in the UK.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of cleaning services
- Knowledge of cleaning methods
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS national cleaning standards
- Knowledge of NPSA colour coding
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering cleaning services
- Experience following COSHH and health and safety procedures
- Experience carrying out cleaning services in line with colour coding
Desirable
- Experience of cleaning services in a healthcare environment
- Experience working to the NHS national cleaning standards
- Experience working in a mental-health NHS Trust
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good liaison and verbal communication skills.
- Punctual and reliable timekeeper
- Able to read health and safety documents, such as risk assessments
- Able to complete training both face-to-face and online either via a mobile phone or computer
- Able to follow cleaning schedules and instructions
- Able to work as part of a cleaning team in an environment
- Able to work alone as required
Desirable
- Good written communication skills.
- Good IT skills
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Formal cleaning qualification/training
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This advert is for Facilities Assistant (Domestic Relief) with Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust in Ashton Under Lyne, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Aug 2026.
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