Bank Facilities Assistant | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; West Green; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking Bank Facilities Assistants for housekeeping shifts. Candidates will be responsible for cleaning and catering duties throughout healthcare premises, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Previous cleaning or catering experience is advantageous but not mandatory as training will be provided. This role offers flexible working options, with a supportive environment and the opportunity to work in beautiful Sussex near the South Downs and coast.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Positive work environment and culture

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping duties on ward areas of the hospital to the required standard.
• Support the Facilities Department with cleaning and catering tasks as required.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Catering experience

Job description

Bank Facilities Assistants – Housekeeping

We are looking to recruit Bank Facilities Assistants – particularly for Housekeeping shifts. 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, demonstrating 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 thegov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping duties on ward areas of the hospital to the required standard.
• Support the Facilities Department with cleaning and catering tasks as required.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous cleaning or catering experience is an advantage but not essential; training will be provided.
• Provide full details of any relevant experience on your application form.

How to Apply

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) to ask for support in completing your application.

About Us

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.

Important Information

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received. This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Dec 2025.