Bank Facilities Assistant | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Bognor Regis is seeking Bank Facilities Assistants to perform essential housekeeping duties in hospital ward areas. Candidates will support the Facilities Department, ensuring compliance with cleanliness standards. Previous experience is a plus but not required as training will be offered. This role provides valuable opportunities to contribute to community health services and embrace a variety of flexible working patterns.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Supportive flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning or catering experience would be an advantage, but is not essential as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping duties on ward areas of the hospital, ensuring cleanliness.
• Support the Facilities Department as part of the ward/departmental team.
• Carry out cleaning and catering duties as required.

Job description

Overview

BANK FACILITIES ASSISTANTS – HOUSEKEEPING

We are looking to recruit Bank Facilities Assistants—particularly for Housekeeping shifts, covering the hours: 06:45 to 15:45 and 16:00 to 19:00. Possible additional shifts could include weekends (with attractive weekend enhancements).

The successful candidates will work as an integral part of the ward and departmental team, and demonstrate a flexible approach in supporting the Facilities Department. The role will involve cleaning and catering duties, as required in all areas of the healthcare premises to the required standard, and complying with legislation.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not 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.

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We are looking for motivated and hard-working individuals to work as part of the Facilities team, performing housekeeping duties on the Ward areas of the Hospital, to the required standard and in compliance with legislation.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping duties on ward areas of the hospital, ensuring cleanliness to the required standard and in compliance with legislation.
• Support the Facilities Department as part of the ward/departmental team; demonstrate flexibility in duties.
• Carry out cleaning and catering duties as required in all areas of the healthcare premises.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous cleaning or catering experience would be an advantage, but is not essential as training will be provided.
• Please provide FULL details of any relevant experience on your application form to assist with shortlisting; any fields left blank or incomplete will not be scored.

Application Process

• Please apply online via the NHS Jobs website.
• If you are unable to use a computer to apply online, contact the RECRUITMENT DEPARTMENT on 01273 696011 extension 5008 (quoting the job reference number) to request assistance in completing your application.

About the Trust

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million, providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, support avoidable hospital admissions and reduce hospital stay times.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
• Variety of working environments across the community, in patients\' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
• Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
• Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
• Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
• Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
• Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further details regarding this vacancy.

This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025