Band 2 Facilities Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Facilities Assistant to join their Soft FM Team at Rutland Memorial Hospital. This role involves providing cleaning, portering, and catering services to ensure a safe and efficient environment for patients and staff. With flexible working hours and a supportive team, this position offers a rewarding opportunity for those looking to make a difference in healthcare. Applicants should be prepared for a varied role across multiple responsibilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary with unsocial hours payments

Free parking

Paid induction and training

Access to Blue Light and health service discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in providing cleaning and domestic services.
• Ability to prepare and regenerate patient meals.

Responsibilities

• Provide an effective Facilities Service in cleaning, portering, and catering.
• Transport linen, waste, and patients between departments.
• Maintain NHS cleanliness standards.

Skills

Patient-focused service

Cleaning

Portering

Catering

Job description

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Are you looking for a stable and rewarding role and would you love to do a job that gives you an overwhelming feeling of satisfaction whilst working for a supportive NHS Trust? Leicester Partnership Trust recognises the importance of work-life balance, achieved through flexibility.

We have a 28.8-hour vacancy on a 5-week rota starting at 6am at Rutland Memorial Hospital within our Estates and Facilities Directorate.

As a Facilities Assistant, you will provide an effective, patient-focused Facilities Service (FM) in the delivery of cleaning, portering, and catering.

Applicants are asked to bring their photo ID and proof of right to work, including proof of address, to their interviews.

Please note that in cases where a high volume of applications is received, the closing date may be brought forward. Applicants are advised to submit their completed application form early.

Previous applicants need not reapply.

Job Description Summary (Main duties and responsibilities)

We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards across our services. You will be a valued member of the Soft FM Team and respected for your work.

All roles involve duties across our Trust sites and support services to ensure a safe, efficient, and effective service for patients, staff, and visitors.

1. Preparing and regenerating patient meals at ward level daily.
2. Providing a patient-focused cleaning and domestic service to meet NHS cleanliness standards within designated areas.
3. Providing portering services, including transporting linen cages, waste bins/carts, and patient moves between departments.

This role requires rotation between responsibilities as needed.

• Competitive salary with payments for unsocial hours and weekend enhancements.
• Free parking.
• Paid induction and training.
• Access to Blue Light and health service discounts.

Note: We may close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Apply promptly.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides community health, mental health, and learning disability services across over 100 settings. Our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce reflecting our community. We promote equal opportunities and encourage applications from all sections, especially underrepresented groups.

Details on benefits and other information are available in the 'Information for Applicants' document.

We consider requests for flexible working arrangements.

All substantive roles (excluding medical staff) are subject to a 6-month probation period.

All jobs require UK work permission.

The cost of DBS checks will be deducted from salary after employment starts.

Applicants at risk within the NHS and meeting essential criteria will be prioritized for interviews.