Job Description

The closing date is 27th Jan 2026

Job summary

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We are looking for a dedicated

Facilities Service Assistant

to join our team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This is a vital role supporting patient care by maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across our community hospital sites.


As a Facilities Service Assistant, you will work closely with the Facilities Team Leader, Housekeeper, and other staff to deliver high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with National Cleaning Standards, Trust policies, and Health & Safety regulations.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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Cleaning patient rooms, bathrooms, ward areas, offices, and public spaces. Supporting catering services, including meal preparation and delivery. Assisting with portering tasks such as transporting equipment, linen, and supplies. Maintaining stock levels and ensuring safe use of cleaning equipment and chemicals (COSHH compliance). Participating in mandatory training (Fire Safety, Infection Control, Moving & Handling)

Joining Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as a Facilities Service Assistant means becoming part of a supportive and dedicated team that plays a vital role in patient care. You'll have access to the benefits of working for the NHS, including a generous pension scheme & annual leave entitlement This is your chance to make a real difference every day by ensuring our hospitals remain safe, clean, and welcoming environments for patients, visitors, and staff.

About us

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At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breath taking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

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For a full breakdown of the role with a detailed person specification please see the full attached job description.

Person specification

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Qualifications

#

Essential

Please see attached

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

For help with your application, contact:

Peter Coombes


peter.coombes@somersetft.nhs.uk


01823431944

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 2

Salary

24465.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-Time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-4016

Job locations

Wellington Cottage Hospital

Bulford

Wellington

Somerset

TA21 8QQ