Facilities Operative (Domestic) - Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr

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.

If 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 shortlisted for this post, you will be contacted via the email account you used to apply, 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 supports flexible working.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top-up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top-up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum. This temporary top-up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.

Job Overview

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has an exciting opportunity to join our Facilities team as a Facilities Operative working within Domestic Services. This post is based at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Hospital in Ystrad Mynach.

We are looking for a highly motivated and energetic 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.

The post-holder will undertake a range of specific work functions across the Facilities service. There are 2 posts available with the following hours:

1. Post 1: 15:00 - 20:00 over 4 shifts per week
2. Post 2: 10:00 - 15:00 over 4 shifts per week

Main Duties of the Job

The 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 Organisation

Aneurin 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.

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• Knowledge gained on corporate and local facilities induction and completion of internal training programme over a 12-week period (1 week departmental training with further 2 weeks on-the-job training).
• Working knowledge of procedures and equipment relevant to post.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations, Health & Safety Policies, and work procedures.
• Knowledge of Infection Control Policy, Guidelines, and Procedures.
• Knowledge of ISO 9002 regarding recording data.
• Basic Food Hygiene Training.
• Knowledge and compliance with Mandatory Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers - NHS Circular CEL 23 (2010).

Desirable Criteria

• BIFM/NVQ level 2

Experience

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience in a similar role.

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential Criteria

• Good Customer Care Skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised alone or as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills.
• Moving and handling skills.
• Operation of mechanical and electrical machinery safely and effectively.

Desirable Criteria

• Ability to speak Welsh.

Values

Essential Criteria

• Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g., care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, and commitment.

Other

Essential Criteria

• Flexible approach to work.