Job Description

We are looking for a committed individual to work in a very important role as part of the facilities team at Forget Me Not building.



The contract is for 30 hours spread across two weeks , shift pattern between 7am and 6pm on a two-week rota which includes working every other weekend.



Shift Pattern explained below in more details



Week One



Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 7.30am until 1pm.



Saturday from 7.30am until 6.30pm



Week Two



Thursday and Friday from 7.30am until 1pm.



We are dedicated to improving the cleaning environment and meal service for our clients. You should have good communication skills and a flexible attitude to provide the best services for our patients.



This is an exciting opportunity to work for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and be part of a motivated team who want to make a positive difference to people's lives. The benefits are excellent and include:



To be part of a forward thinking leading mental health Trust offering high quality care

Competitive rates of pay and enhanced pay for weekend working

Excellent NHS pension scheme

Paid annual leave entitlement

Challenging and rewarding work

Training and development opportunities



For further information and an informal chat please telephone Justin Hawkins on 07917 006687 and complete the application form in full online.

General Cleaning:

Clean areas specified, including associated fittings, if appropriate to include cupboards, work surfaces, dining tables etc.

Move light equipment, e.g. 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.

General floor cleaning, to include shampooing/buffing when required.

Remove and dispose of rubbish, ready for collection.

Maintain all equipment in a clean condition, reporting any malfunctioning or broken equipment as appropriate

Replenish stock where appropriate, e.g. disposal bags, soap, paper hand towels, toilet rolls and nursing rolls.

Food Preparation:

Safely re-generate cook chill meals as per Food Hygiene standards.

Check temperature of food before and after re-generation.



Clean chiller cabinet and re-generation oven and de-frost refrigerators/freezers.

Prepare tables and/or trays for patient meals, clear away, load/empty dishwasher (or wash

up cutlery and crockery) and replenish condiments.

Prepare food, including salads, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, custard, gravy etc andpatients' beverages as required.

Record temperatures and comment if appropriate using the HACCPS system, as per training



The Facilities team is small in this unit, we work very closely with nursing team and have a great relationship with them, the Forget Me Not centre has a great working atmosphere where all staff help each other no matter what their rolls are.



Clean areas specified, including associated fittings, if appropriate to include cupboards, work surfaces, dining tables etc.

Move light equipment, e.g. 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.

General floor cleaning, to include shampooing/buffing when required.

Remove and dispose of rubbish, ready for collection.

Maintain all equipment in a clean condition, reporting any malfunctioning or broken equipment as appropriate

Replenish stock where appropriate, e.g. disposal bags, soap, paper hand towels, toilet rolls and nursing rolls.

Food Preparation (where appropriate):

Safely re-generate cook chill meals as per Food Hygiene standards.

Check temperature of food before and after re-generation.



Clean chiller cabinet and re-generation oven and de-frost refrigerators/freezers.

Prepare tables and/or trays for patient meals, clear away, load/empty dishwasher (or wash up cutlery and crockery) and replenish condiments.

Prepare food, including salads, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, custard, gravy etc and patients' beverages as required.

General Duties

Record temperatures and comment if appropriate using the HACCPS system, as per training

Inform the Supervisor of any maintenance work required or any defects to equipment

Open and / or close Unit, set alarm, check security of building as required.

Requisition laundry (and put away), Domestic Services supplies and materials, and store away as required.

Ensure that stock levels are maintained at all times by timely submission of requisitions to

Supervisors

Undertake any other duties as may be required by line management or Nurse in Charge including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.