IFM Facilities Assistant

Job overview

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

The role will provide a high quality Domestic, Catering and Portering service to hospital, health centre, and clinic settings within clinical and non-clinical areas.

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

• Provide an efficient, high quality domestic service within clinical and non-clinical areas
• Follow specific schedule of work relating to defined areas – though post holders are required to have a flexible approach to a daily routine and have the ability to organise and prioritise their own day to day work
• Ensure all incidents are raised and recorded accurately and within required timeframes and via appropriate system. i.e. Datix
• Economic and safe use of cleaning agents and mechanical equipment, following manufacturers recommended instructions
• Disposal of waste in accordance with the Trust Waste Policy
• Accurate completion of all required documentation to support specific service processes e.g. Barrier or Terminal cleans
• Respond to supervisory instruction regarding required rectifications following service associated audits
• Comply with Infection Control guidelines and policy including colour coding system
• Understanding and awareness of site security whilst undertaking own duties e.g. closing of windows and doors securely

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.