Bank Facilities Assistant | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Brighton is seeking flexible Bank Facilities Assistants to join their Estates & Facilities team. This role involves cleaning clinical and non-clinical areas across multiple healthcare sites, ensuring they meet NHS cleanliness standards. Full training will be provided, making previous cleaning experience beneficial but not essential. The position offers the opportunity for flexible working and is ideal for those looking to contribute to community healthcare.

Benefits

Positive NHS Staff Survey results

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Beautiful Sussex location

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience, particularly in a healthcare environment, is advantageous.
• Motivated individual who can work as part of a team.
• Must ensure cleanliness meets NHS standards.

Responsibilities

• Clean departments and non-clinical areas.
• Undertake various cleaning duties across healthcare sites.
• Provide high-quality support in facilities management.

Skills

Reliable

Proactive

Flexible

Cleaning experience

Job description

We are seeking reliable, proactive, and flexible Bank Facilities Assistants to join our Estates & Facilities team, providing high-quality support across a range of clinical and community healthcare sites. This bank role offers the opportunity to work on an as-needed basis, covering staff absence, seasonal demand, and operational requirements. As a Bank Facilities Assistant, you will play a vital part in ensuring our buildings remain safe, clean, and well-maintained for patients, staff, and visitors.

• Hove Poly Clinic
• Lancing Health Centre
• Shoreham Health Centre
• Portslade Health Centre
• The Quadrant
• Conway Court Clinics

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 thegov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

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.

We are looking for a motivated individual to work as part of the Facilities Team at our sites between Lancing and Brighton to ensure our standards meet the National Specifications for Cleanliness in the NHS. The role involves cleaning departments clinical and non-clinical areas and undertaking various cleaning duties. Previous cleaning experience (particularly in a healthcare environment) would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be provided. Please give FULL details of any relevant experience on your application form to assist us with the shortlisting process. Any fields left blank or incomplete will not be able to be scored.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2024 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