Bank Facilities Assistant | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Littlehampton is looking for a Bank Facilities Assistant to maintain cleanliness in various healthcare settings. The role requires reliable and proactive candidates to clean clinical and non-clinical areas. While previous cleaning experience is beneficial, comprehensive training will be offered. The position provides flexibility with working hours, supporting various healthcare sites as needed. This role is crucial in ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for patients and staff.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Positive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience, especially in a healthcare environment, is advantageous.
• Full training will be provided for any new candidates.

Responsibilities

• Clean clinical and non-clinical departments.
• Maintain cleanliness to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Cleaning

Proactive

Flexible

Job description

Overview

We are seeking reliable, proactive, and flexibleBank Facilities Assistants to join our Facilities team, providing high-quality support across a range of clinical and community healthcare sites. The working hours for this position at Littlehampton Health centre are 16:30-19:00. This bank role offers the opportunity to work on an as-needed basis, covering staff absence, seasonal demand, and operational requirements.

Role Overview

As a Bank Facilities Assistant, you will play a vital part in ensuring our building remain safe, clean, and well‑maintained for patients, staff, and visitors. You may be required to work across any other Trust sites.

Visa and Sponsorship

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 websitebefore applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

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Responsibilities

The role involves cleaning departments clinical and non‑clinical areas and undertaking various cleaning duties.

Qualifications

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.

Application Process

Please apply online via 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 a paper copy of the application form.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details regarding this role.

About Our Trust

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 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

Values

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

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Closing

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

This advert closes on Thursday 18 Dec 2025.