Bank Facilities Assistant - Cleaning and Catering | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Haywards Heath; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a motivated Bank Facilities Assistant to maintain cleanliness and hygiene across various locations in Mid Sussex. The role requires flexibility and adherence to hygiene standards, with previous experience in cleaning or catering being advantageous. This position offers valuable experience within the NHS and includes thorough training for successful applicants. Regular hours are not guaranteed, but shifts are available to accommodate various needs.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or catering preferred but not essential.
• Must be willing to work flexibly at various locations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene in all facilities.
• Adhere to food hygiene policies and procedures.
• Handle cleaning of beds, surfaces, and sanitary areas.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Ability to maintain hygiene standards

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our Facilities team as a Bank Facilities Assistant. In this role, support a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for staff and visitors. With a flexible approach, you’ll be responsible for a variety of cleaning tasks.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

We are looking for motivated and hard-working individuals to work as cleaning or catering assistants for our Facilities team. Previous cleaning and catering experience would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided. Please give FULL details of any relevant experience on your application form to assist us with the shortlisting process.

Please apply online via the NHS Jobs website. If you are unable to use a computer to apply online, please contact the RECRUITMENT DEPARTMENT on 01273 696011 extension 5008 (quoting the job reference number) and request to be sent a paper copy application form.

Regular hours are not guaranteed, but shifts are available at multiple locations across Mid Sussex. We are looking for applicants who can work mainly at the following sites:

• Kleinwort & Nightingale

Please refer to the Job Descriptions and Person Specifications and base your application on these, as they are used to score your application prior to a potential interview.

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and invites applications from all sections of the community.

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Key tasks

• To ensure strict adherence to all policies and procedures in relation to food hygiene, including HACCP, personal hygiene and cleaning down procedures.
• Clean all surfaces using appropriate methods to remove dust and debris
• Remove / replace / clean curtains and blinds as necessary.
• Clean all hard floors and mop daily.
• Empty, clean and replenish waste bins.
• Seal waste bags and carry out appropriate waste disposal procedures.
• Clean internal glass and ledges.
• Clean all sanitary areas.
• Maintain equipment in a clean and serviceable condition.
• Maintain and respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out Facilities duties.
• Clean Beds.
• Replenish bed linen on patient discharge or as needed.
• Clean furniture.
• Replenish consumables – paper towels, soap, toilet rolls etc.
• Adopt a flexible approach, as you may be required to work at any Trust site.
• Ensure the correct storage of all items.
• To issue and collate inpatient menus.
• Collect and clean all crockery and cutlery and kitchen utensils as required using automatic dishwashers where available.
• Collect, wash and return water jugs.
• Collection and delivery of goods.
• Use of electrical cleaning equipment.
• Carry out the regeneration of prepared meals, preparation of salads and sandwiches, and any other food items as required.
• To prepare and serve food and beverages as required.
• To ensure security is maintained at all times.
• Completion of departmental paperwork as required.
• Assist with the service of patient, and staff meals.
• Provide the appropriate amount of crockery and cutlery in advance of service times.
• Ensure that food presentation, portion control, temperature and quality standards are adhered to.

This advert closes on Sunday 9 Nov 2025