Bank Band 2 Facilities Assistant

We are advertising for several Bank Facilities vacancies. As a member of the bank you get to choose which shifts and in what localities across our Leicestershire sites you apply for when shifts are released weekly. As a Bank Facilities Assistant you will provide cover for our sites and deliver effective, patient focused Facilities Service (FM) by carrying out cleaning, portering and catering duties. The Bank refers to our temporary staffing solution that covers annual leave and sickness across our sites. Applicants must bring photo ID and proof of address. We welcome applications early to avoid a shortened closing date. We pride ourselves on high standards throughout our services and will respect you as a valued member of the Soft FM Team. All roles involve duties across Trust sites and support services to ensure a safe, efficient, effective service to all patients, staff and visitors.

Main duties of the job

Facilities Assistant Duties

• Prepare and regenerate patient meals at ward level daily.
• Deliver patient focused cleaning and domestic service to meet NHS cleanliness standards in designated patient/non patient areas.
• Provide appropriate portering services including transportation of linen cages, waste bins/carts and patient moves between reception and departments.
• Rotate between responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary including payments for unsocial hours, Saturday and Sunday enhanced pay.
• Free car parking.
• Paid induction & training.
• Access to Blue Light and health service discounts.

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the community, actively implement equal opportunities and encourage applications from under represented groups. All jobs require permission to work in the UK and the cost of any DBS disclosure is met by the individual. New staff (excluding medical) are subject to a 6 month probationary period. We will consider requests to work alternative hours in line with our flexible working policy.

Job responsibilities

For additional details on duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Qualifications & Experience

Please review the attached job description and person specification to find the full range of criteria required for this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.