Job summaryAneurin Bevan University Health Board has an exciting opportunity to join our Facilities team as a Facilities Operative working within Domestic Services based at Ty Siriol, County Hospital in Pontypool.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.We have a variety of part time rotas available on various wards within County Hospital which may include unsociable hours and weekend working.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.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.About usAneurin 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 speciality 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. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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 TracPerson SpecificationEducation & TrainingEssentialBasic 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 postDesirableBIFM/NVQ level 2Knowledge & ExperienceDesirableExperience of working in a healthcare or hospitality environmentSkillsEssentialAble to communicate effectively with good interpersonal skillsAbility to follow instructions and proceduresCapable of achieving and maintaining high standardsDependable & reliable with good time management skillsAble 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 organisationAbilitiesEssentialAble to undertake manual handling requirements of the roleMental - Able to work under pressureMaintain concentration when undertaking tasksAble to cope with the movement of deceasedWorking Conditions - Cleaning which may include bodily fluidsDesirableWelsh SpeakerDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameAneurin Bevan University Health BoardAddressCounty HospitalCoed-y-Gric RoadPontypoolNP4 5YAEmployer's websitehttps://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)