Facilities Operatives - Sevenoaks, United Kingdom - Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

    Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
    Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Sevenoaks, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Job summary

    The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.

    We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Facilities Operative to join our professional team in Sevenoaks Community Hospital.

    We're a close team but we're never exclusive, if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you.

    Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.

    Main duties of the job

    You'll be part of a friendly team providing cleaning and portering services in your local hospital, for example, collecting bed linen, keeping the ward clean and clearing away cups and plates after meals.

    You'll be supporting our hardworking nursing teams to keep patients in our care safe and well.

    It's a busy role and you'll be on your feet for most of the day, but it's rewarding too

    About us

    One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values C ompassionate A spirational R esponsive E xcellent

    We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.

    Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

    Looking for professional development? We can support that too Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.

    Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

    We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

    If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.

    All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 1st May.

    Find out more about the community difference here.

    Good luck We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity

    Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

    Person Specification

    KNOWLEDGE

    Essential

  • Understanding of written and verbal English language Basic numeracy skills Basic awareness of IT skills
  • EXPERIENCE

    Essential

  • Previous experience welcome but not essential as full training is provided
  • PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

    Essential

  • Willingness to learn cleaning and catering techniques Positive attitude Kind and compassionate Able to work as part of a team