Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services (DSFS) was established in March 2019 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. DSFS provides a comprehensive range of core services essential for the functioning of hospitals and healthcare organisations, enabling them to focus on their primary mission of saving lives and patient care. The company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, valuing the unique abilities and individuality of all its colleagues.
DSFS believes that a rich culture is built on embracing differences, making the organisation stronger and enhancing the customer experience. They strive for service excellence through their people, encouraging continuous improvement and innovative suggestions from all team members. DSFS offers a wide array of services, including Estates management, Portering, Security, Domestic Services, Patient Catering, Retail Outlets, Linen services, Post delivery, Facilities Administration, and Patient Escort services.
In addition, they provide Technology Support encompassing Clinical Engineering, Patient Records management, and comprehensive ICT & Digital Services. Their Commercial Services division focuses on business delivery, procurement, and managing onsite residential accommodation, while the Finance team ensures efficient management of NHS funding, supplier payments, income generation, and payroll services.