Band 2 Facilities Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Facilities Assistant to join their team at Hinckley & Bosworth Community Hospital. This part-time role involves providing essential patient-focused services, ensuring cleanliness, and preparing meals. The position offers competitive pay, training, and various benefits, including discounts and free parking. Ideal candidates will be flexible and committed to maintaining high standards of service.

Benefits

Competitive salary with unsocial hours payments

Free parking on site

Paid induction and training

Access to Blue Light and health service discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in patient-focused services.
• Ability to maintain NHS cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning, portering, and catering services.
• Prepare patient meals at ward level.
• Transport linen cages and waste bins.

Skills

Flexibility

Job description

Job Opportunity: Facilities Assistant

Leicester Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a Facilities Assistant for a 20-hour position based at Hinckley & Bosworth Community Hospital within our Estates and Facilities Directorate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide patient-focused services including cleaning, portering, and catering.
• Prepare and regenerate patient meals at ward level daily.
• Ensure NHS cleanliness standards in designated areas.
• Transport linen cages, waste bins, and facilitate patient moves within the hospital.

This role requires flexibility to rotate between responsibilities as needed.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with payments for unsocial hours and weekend enhancements.
• Free parking on site.
• Paid induction and training.
• Access to Blue Light and health service discounts.

Application Advice: Please submit your application early, as the vacancy may close before the deadline if enough applications are received. Applicants should bring photo ID and proof of right to work, including proof of address, to interviews.

About Leicester Partnership NHS Trust:

We provide community health, mental health, and learning disability services across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, employing over 6,500 staff. We are committed to equal opportunities and encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups.

For more information about benefits and our policies, please refer to the 'Information for Applicants' document.

We support flexible working arrangements and consider requests for alternative hours or patterns.

Note: All roles are subject to a 6-month probation period, and applicants must have permission to work in the UK. The cost of DBS checks will be deducted from salary, and priority for interview will be given to at-risk NHS staff who meet the criteria.