Job Details

Bank Facilities Assistant - Swandean Campus

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

Working within a Mental Health Hospital setting. To provide the highest possible standards of domestic services, food service, hygiene and safety to service users without constant supervision, and be able to work as part of a team.

Key information

To observe current Health & Safety Regulations, and strictly adhere to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Policy and Waste Disposal Policy. 

About the role

  • Clean areas specified, including associated fittings, if appropriate to include cupboards, work surfaces, dining tables etc.
  • Move light equipment, such as tables, chairs, beds and couches (if on castors) to facilitate cleaning, taking into consideration manual handling risks at all times.
  • Clean high level surfaces as appropriate, e.g. ledges, pipes, wardrobes, lights, picture rails etc. and damp dust all furniture fixtures, fittings and ledges etc.
  • Clean paintwork, walls, doors etc. and internal glass as defined in work schedule.
  • Clean toilets, showers and hand basins; wall coverings and mirrors
  • General floor cleaning, to include shampooing/buffing when required.

Catering:

  • Loading Burlodge trolley with patient food and setting oven
  • Unloading and preparing for service to patients
  • Clearing away after meals, temperature testing, informing kitchen of shortages or wastage

SPFT is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from disabled candidates, as these groups are currently underrepresented.

Requirements

Qualifications - Essential criteria

  • General education to GCSE level or equivalent

Knowledge/Experience - Essential criteria

  • Has worked in a customer focused environment
  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Previous experience of cleaning equipment