Job overview
The Facilities Support Worker role will carry out a range of duties associated with the provision of cleaning, food service and general Portering support activities including patient transfer between departments/wards.
The role is very hands-on, providing facilities support services to the departments and wards at Andover War Memorial Hospital.
The role offers good variety and a great opportunity to learn about the different services and departments within the facilities family.
Main duties of the job
Portering duties
The safe movement of people and goods including (but not limited to):
- General Portering duties such as Patients moves (including babies, children, and adults).
- Portering of mail, medical records, pharmacy supplies, bloods, specimens, supplies., waste, linen, furniture.
- Patient meal delivery to ward areas.
Domestic Duties
- General domestic cleaning functions high / low level dusting, vacuuming, mopping, floor scrubbing and drying with floor machines, floor burnishing, deep cleaning and HPV set up.
- Prepare and provide patient hot and cold drinks to patients in ward areas or as otherwise directed.
Catering Duties
- General kitchen support duties such as washing up, cleaning down, moving, and rotating stock items and food.
- Preparation such as preparation of sandwiches, salads, fruits and beverages for restaurant and hospitality function.
- Food service and food replenishment and cash handling till operator, within the restaurant when required.
- General cleaning to front of house servery area, tables, crockery, cutlery, vending machines.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Portering duties
The safe movement of people and goods including (but not limited to):
- General Portering duties such as Patients moves (including babies, children, and adults).
- Portering of mail, medical records, pharmacy supplies, bloods, specimens, supplies., waste, linen, furniture.
- Patient meal delivery to ward areas.
Domestic Duties
- General domestic cleaning functions high / low level dusting, vacuuming, mopping, floor scrubbing and drying with floor machines, floor burnishing, deep cleaning and HPV set up.
- Prepare and provide patient hot and cold drinks to patients in ward areas or as otherwise directed.
Catering Duties
- General kitchen support duties such as washing up, cleaning down, moving, and rotating stock items and food.
- Preparation such as preparation of sandwiches, salads, fruits and beverages for restaurant and hospitality function.
- Food service and food replenishment and cash handling till operator, within the restaurant when required.
- General cleaning to front of house servery area, tables, crockery, cutlery, vending machines.
Person specification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Willingness to learn
- In depth knowledge of food allergens
- Knowledge of manual handling and health and safety regulations.
Desirable
- Experience in using floor machinery
Other role specific requirements
Essential
- Work flexible hours to meet the workload to of the organisational needs.
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This advert is for Facilities Support Worker with Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Basingstoke, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 Per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Aug 2026.
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