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Job summary

Main area
Support Services
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 13 hours per week (Including evenings and weekends between 07:00 and 20:00. Bank Holidays as they fall)
Job ref
070-EA037-1124
Employer
Powys Teaching Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Victoria Memorial Hospital
Town
Welshpool
Salary
£23,970 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/12/2024 23:59
Interview date
16/12/2024

Employer heading

Powys Teaching Health Board logo

Support Services Assistant (Domestic)

Band 2

Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.

 

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable. 

Job overview

 We require a caring and enthusiastic individual to work part time as a Support  Services Assistant within the Domestic team. 

This is a 13 hour post working .

This post will be based at Welshpool Hospital.

You will need to be self-motivated, have a flexible approach to work, able to work as part of a team and have the ability to work on your own initiative.

 There will be the expectation, when required, to clean in other departments.

Previous experience is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be given

Main duties of the job

You will support the local delivery of hotel services domestic and  associated facilities activities, ensuring that they are delivered at  the levels agreed and that they meet with full compliance with all  appropriate legislation and local policies and procedures. You will  need to be self-motivated, have a flexible approach to work, be able  to work as part of a team and have the ability to work on your own  initiative. Previous experience is an advantage, but not essential, as  full training will be given. 

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

 

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Detailed job description and main 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.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome

 

 

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • To have gained sufficient experience in the cleaning industry to be able to demonstrate an understanding of safe working practices and techniques that would meet the requirements within this role.

Aptitude and Ability

Essential criteria
  • To be able to perform independently or as part of a team whilst demonstrating the values and behaviours expected of the organisation.
  • To be able to follow instructions and organise own work to meet the team objectives, adapting work to meet any changing priorities which may need to meet tight timeframes.
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to speak Welsh

Values

Essential criteria
  • Able to demonstrate the essential values and commitment required to delivering a high quality service for patients and staff.

Other

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel within geographical area.
  • Able to work hours flexibly.

Qualifications and/or knowledge

Desirable criteria
  • literacy and numeracy level 1

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Karen Bocking
Job title
Support Services Coordinator
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01686617209
Additional information

Carol Stranks support services supervisor

01938558908

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