IFM Facilities Assistant

Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for you to become part of the DCHS IFM Team. As an IFM Facilities Assistant you will become an active member of our team and provide a high quality, domestic (cleaning), catering and portering service working either individually or as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe environment is maintained for patients, staff and visitors. You will be required to have a flexible approach and be prepared to work on other sites should service demands dictate. We are looking for an enthusiastic team member who is eager to learn and to develop. Previous experience is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided. What really matters to us is providing every one of our patients and visitors with an excellent experience, a service that really cares and one that delivers the right outcome, and we achieve this every day. If you are highly motivated and want to make a difference to our patients' experience and can demonstrate values and personal qualities that support the DCHS way of working, we would like to hear from you. Main duties of the job To provide a high quality Domestic, Catering and Portering Service to hospital, health centre and clinic settings within clinical and non-clinical areas including: Cleaning of sanitary ware, treatment rooms, waiting areas, office areas, kitchen areas, mirrors, internal glass, high and low dusting, washing of tiled services and paintwork. Cleaning of crockery, cutlery, utensils, etc. either manually or through ward based dishwashers (as per work schedule). Working either individually or as part of a team in ensuring a clean and safe environment is maintained for patients, staff and visitors following agreed work schedules, methods and procedures in accordance with the National Standards of Cleanliness. Escalate issues appropriately and via correct escalation process. Economic and safe use of cleaning agents following manufacturers recommended instructions. Care and safe use of mechanical equipment eg floor scrubbers. Replenishing disposable items, eg hand towels, toilet rolls, soap, etc and ensure correct storage of all cleaning agents and equipment and curtain changing. Disposal of waste in accordance with the Trust Waste Policy. Accurate completion of all required documentation to support specific service processes, eg Barrier or Terminal cleans. About us Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire. We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations. Details Date posted 16 June 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £25,272 a year pa, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 842-SFM-7393-26 Job locations Whitworth Hospital 330 Bakewell Road Darley Dale DE4 2JD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Workerroute we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefullyreviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibilitycriteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk) Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Workerroute we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefullyreviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibilitycriteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk) Person Specification Qualifications/Education Essential Basic Numeracy Desirable NVQ in cleaning or equivalent Basic Health & Safety Certificate Experience Essential Previous Cleaning experience Skills Essential Good communication skills Desirable Ability to transport self between DCHS sites Person Specification Qualifications/Education Essential Basic Numeracy Desirable NVQ in cleaning or equivalent Basic Health & Safety Certificate Experience Essential Previous Cleaning experience Skills Essential Good communication skills Desirable Ability to transport self between DCHS sites 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.