Facilities Assistant

We at The Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne are looking for a part time Facilities Assistant to join our dedicated and friendly teams.

This role is varied and involves working in all areas of the facilities teams, in cleaning services, catering as well as a porter.

This is an interesting and varied post and an Ideal opportunity for someone looking to expand their knowledge and skills in the above areas.

A flexible approach is essential for this post to provide adequate support to the service. The hours would include some at weekends for which enhancements would be paid

DBS

Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash!

Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £250 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!

Portering:
This would involve, delivery of meal trollies, waste and soiled linen collection. Other duties include loading and unloading of stores to all departments, security, and delivery of mail and the transportation of medical gases.

Domestic:
As a domestic you would be required to achieve a high standard of cleanliness in clinical and non-clinical areas throughout the Hospital and providing a clean, safe and comfortable environment for Patients and visitors.

Catering:
The main duties include, assisting with food preparation. Serving meals for patients, staff and visitors. Washing up and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness within the catering department.

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.