IFM Facilities Assistant

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the IFM team at St Oswalds Hospital in Ashbourne as a Facilities Assistant and play an essential part in supporting daily operations within our hospital environment.

This post will be working Monday to Sunday on a two week rolling rota basis.

Week 1

Tuesday 6am-10am, Saturday 6am-10am, Sunday 6am-10am

Week 2

Monday 6am-10am, Wednesday 6am-10am, Thursday 6am-10am,

Friday 6am-10am.

The post holder will have a primary role but will be required to work across different areas of the Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) service. All necessary training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

Domestic Assistant

Working either individually or as part of a team in ensuring a clean and safe environment is maintained for patients, staff and visitors following agreed work schedules, methods and procedures in accordance with the National Standards of Cleanliness. The post holder will be required to have a flexible approach and be prepared to work on other sites should service demands dictate.

Catering Assistant

To maintain a high standard of cleanliness within the Catering Department and to serve meals and functions to patients, staff and visitors to the Trust, ensuring that Food Hygiene Regulations and Health & Safety at Work policies and procedures are complied with. To provide a catering service in line with patient nutrition and hydration.

Porter

The post holder will undertake a wide range of duties to include moving and distribution of supplies, linen, mail, waste, specimens and furniture as required. Plus, there may be a requirement for some minimal patient movement between departments. Will be responsible for liaising with delivery drivers and directing delivery vehicles onto Trust sites. Will undertake cleaning of clinical and non-clinical areas in accordance with the National Standards of Cleanliness and undertaking some minor maintenance tasks.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a valued member of our team, you’ll support the daily operational needs of our services helping to ensure patients, visitors, and staff experience a welcoming and well‑maintained environment. Your contribution will directly support high‑quality care within the hospital.

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