Facilities Operative (Domestic) Chepstow Community Hospital

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.ukIf you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment processJob OverviewAneurin Bevan University Health Board has an exciting opportunity to join our Facilities Team as a Facilities Operative within Domestic Services based at Chepstow Community Hospital.We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is committed to enhancing the patient & customer experience, therefore you must have a passion for providing a high level of customer service.Previous experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. Main duties of the jobThe 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.Working for our organisationAneurin 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 specialty 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. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.Education & TrainingEssential criteriaBasic general educationLiterate & NumerateWillingness to undertake & complete the ABUHB facilities competency workbook (within 6 months)Willingness to undertake & complete statutory & mandatory training including Basic Food Hygiene certificateWillingness to undertake future training as required by the postDesirable criteriaBIFM/NVQ level 2Knowledge and ExperienceEssential criteriaAble to communicate effectively with good interpersonal skillsAbility to follow instructions and proceduresCapable of achieving and maintaining high standardsDependable & reliable with good time management skills.Able to remain effective under pressureAble to work as part of a teamSelf motivated and enthusiasticExcellent customer care skillsAbility to give a positive impression of yourself and the organisationDesirable criteriaExperience of working in a healthcare or hospitality environmentAbilitiesEssential criteriaAble to undertake manual handling requirements of the roleAble to work under pressureMaintain concentration when undertaking tasksAble to cope with the movement of deceasedCleaning which may include bodily fluidsDesirable criteriaWelsh Speaker