Facilities Assistant

Job Summary

Facilities Assistant role with the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves a range of cleaning, catering and patient support duties, whilst maintaining respect for patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality.

• Communicate with Hospital staff, patients and external contacts, including Facilities Manager, Matron, ward manager and other colleagues within the Trust.
• Complete routine and ad‑hoc cleaning duties, adhering to infection control procedures and the Trust Cleaning Method Statement Manual.
• Prepare and deliver food and beverage service to patients, visitors and staff, ensuring compliance with HACCP and food safety guidelines.
• Manage linen, patient support equipment and medical gases, including safe storage, replacement and disposal.
• Assistance with unloading supplies, proper storage, and distribution to departments.
• Provide patient and cadaver transport within the site area when required.
• Conduct routine security checks, fire alarm and firefighting equipment checks, and ensure vehicle cleanliness.
• Report pest infestations, equipment faults and necessary repairs.
• Decide order of work in line with area procedures, priorities and patient needs, completing tasks within the schedule prepared by the facilities management team.
• Work independently without direct supervision while maintaining teamwork and flexibility.

• Experience in a professional cleaning role.
• Basic numeracy, literacy, keyboard and IT skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team, prioritise, and adapt to changing requirements.
• Demonstration of duties to less experienced team members.
• Desirable:
  Understanding of COSHH regulations.
• Desirable:
  Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Food Hygiene.

Applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check, as the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Brixham Hospital, Greenswood Road, Brixham, TQ5 9HW
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Salary: £24,465 per annum pro rata Band: 2

Contract:

Permanent Working pattern:
Part‑time, 20 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 10:00) Reference number: 388‑7608847‑CORP‑A Date posted: 18 December 2025

Location:

Brixham Hospital, Greenswood Road, Brixham, TQ5 9HW