Bank Facilities Assistant

Rdehospital; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking reliable individuals for a variety of Bank opportunities. These roles include essential support services in patient contact settings and non-patient facing duties, offering a chance to be part of a dedicated team. Working hours are flexible, and you will be part of a diverse environment committed to inclusivity and community service.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to a comprehensive occupational health service

Staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure

Salary sacrifice options including nursery

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Good communication skills required.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Initiative and awareness needed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out various support service duties including patient contact.
• Work involves varied shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Responsibilities across multiple teams including catering and logistics.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

The Estates & Facilities (EFM) Bank is a diverse group of people who enjoy working across different departments within our Division and we are looking for reliable people to join us. Successful candidates will be highly motivated and have excellent communication skills.

We have a variety of Bank opportunities available across our behind-the-scenes departments. Take a look at the job descriptions to learn more about the work we do.

Working for the Bank is not an employed contract but you do need to be registered to work for our service. A lot of our work is allocated on an “as and when” basis and it will depend on your availability and our work flow.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role:

Our busy teams include Domestic Services, Catering Retail, Patient Meal Services, Portering, Linen Services, Logistics, Waste Management, Non-patient Transport (Courier and HGV), and many more.

You will carry out a wide range of support services duties, including both patient contact and non-patient facing duties.

The work is varied and demands initiative and awareness. Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential.

Working hours are varied but usually within 7am – 7pm, Monday to Friday. We also offer nights, weekends and bank holidays, which all need to be covered in order to meet the needs of the departments.

If you would like to be part of a dedicated, loyal team committed to making a difference to enjoy a better future, and you feel you have the qualities needed to undertake this role, then please apply now!

Working Pattern:Varied Shifts Available

Interview Date:To be confirmed, normally a Thursday

Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, inclusive of a 3.6% pay award which will be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation date, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2024/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers )

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

• Salary Band 2: £24,169 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-63303-10698
• Contract Type Bank
• Closing Date 11 June, 2025
• Job Category Cleaning & Facilities