Job Description

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has exciting opportunities to join our Facilities team as Facilities Operatives working within Domestic Services at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport.
We are looking for highly motivated and energetic individuals who are committed to enhancing the patient & customer experience, therefore you must have a passion for providing a high level of customer service.
The working hours will be 17:00 - 20:00 or 17:00 - 21:00.
Previous experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
Main duties of the job
The duties within each function will be set out in the relevant job schedules. The assignment of these duties will meet the priority needs and demands of the service as identified by the manager/supervisor. The post-holder will therefore be expected to take a flexible approach to their duties, and must also be able to cover rosters.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Details
Date posted
25 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,833 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
040-EA146-1125-A
Job locations
Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential

• Basic general education
• Literate & Numerate
• Willingness to undertake & complete the ABUHB facilities competency workbook (within 6 months)
• Willingness to undertake & complete statutory & mandatory training including Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Willingness to undertake future training as required by the post

Desirable

• BIFM/NVQ level 2

Knowledge & Experience
Desirable

• Experience of working in a healthcare or hospitality environment

Skills
Essential

• Able to communicate effectively with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Capable of achieving and maintaining high standards
• Dependable & reliable with good time management skills
• Able to remain effective under pressure
• Able to work as part of a team
• Self motivated and enthusiastic
• Excellent customer care skills
• Ability to give a positive impression of yourself and the organisation

Abilities
Essential

• Physical - Able to undertake manual handling requirements of the role
• Mental - Able to work under pressure
• Maintain concentration when undertaking tasks
• Emotional - Able to cope with the movement of deceased
• Working Conditions - Cleaning which may include bodily fluids

Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential

• Basic general education
• Literate & Numerate
• Willingness to undertake & complete the ABUHB facilities competency workbook (within 6 months)
• Willingness to undertake & complete statutory & mandatory training including Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Willingness to undertake future training as required by the post

Desirable

• BIFM/NVQ level 2

Knowledge & Experience
Desirable

• Experience of working in a healthcare or hospitality environment

Skills
Essential

• Able to communicate effectively with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Capable of achieving and maintaining high standards
• Dependable & reliable with good time management skills
• Able to remain effective under pressure
• Able to work as part of a team
• Self motivated and enthusiastic
• Excellent customer care skills
• Ability to give a positive impression of yourself and the organisation

Abilities
Essential

• Physical - Able to undertake manual handling requirements of the role
• Mental - Able to work under pressure
• Maintain concentration when undertaking tasks
• Emotional - Able to cope with the movement of deceased
• Working Conditions - Cleaning which may include bodily fluids

Skills Required