Job Description

The closing date is 21st Oct 2025

Job summary

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Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to patient care and experience? Join our dedicated Facilities team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as a Facilities Service Assistant.


This is a varied and hands-on role supporting the day-to-day running of our hospital environment. You'll be involved in cleaning, catering, portering, and general housekeeping duties, all essential to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming space for patients, staff, and visitors.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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Carrying out cleaning duties across wards, patient rooms, kitchens, and communal areas. Supporting catering services including meal preparation, delivery, and food safety checks. Assisting with portering tasks such as transporting equipment, linen, and patient items. Maintaining hygiene standards in line with National Cleaning Standards and Trust policies. Working closely with the Facilities Team Leader, Housekeeper, and clinical teams.

Apply now

to become part of a supportive and friendly team who make a meaningful impact on patent care and wellbeing.

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

breathtaking 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

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Essential

Please see attached


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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.


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For help with your application, contact:

Christine Latham


christine.latham@somersetft.nhs.uk


01373454792


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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change


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Band

Band 2


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Salary

24465.00 Yearly
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Contract

Permanent


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Working pattern

Part-Time


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Reference number

184-OL-BL-3258


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Job locations

Frome Community Hospital

Enos Way

Frome

Somerset

BA11 2FH