Facilities Assistant

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in England seeks a Facilities Assistant to deliver cleaning services and assist in catering within their hospital. Applicants must demonstrate an understanding of hygiene practices and possess strong customer service skills. The role requires flexibility and adherence to health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in catering or cleaning environments and must be willing to undertake mandatory training. This position offers 25 hours per week and a salary of £24,465 per annum pro rata.

Qualifications

• Understanding of cleanliness and hygiene practices.
• Willingness to undergo mandatory and competency training.
• Experience in catering, cleaning or portering environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning services to wards and departments.
• Assist in general catering duties for patients.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Ability to use own initiative

Customer service skills

Ability to manage time and work duties

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Facilities Assistant

The closing date is 08 February 2026

We are looking to appoint a trustworthy person who can work in a demanding and busy hospital environment, who must be flexible, hardworking and energetic.

Arnold Lodge is a Medium Secure Forensic Mental Health hospital. We provide care and treatment for individuals who have been admitted to us from other secure hospitals or from the prison service. Because of the specialised nature of the care, we are part of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust although we are based in Leicester.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of the Facilities Services providing a cleaning service to the wards and other departments. The role will also allow flexibility to cover general catering duties in the assistance of meal provision to the patients.

The post is for 25 hours per week Mon- Fri 08.00 - 13.00 (including some Bank holidays).

Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker/Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be able to deliver a high standard of customer service whilst being able to meet compliance with Food Hygiene, Health & Safety regulations as well as high cleanliness standards. The ability to work effectively and flexibly, both alone and as part of a team, whilst maintaining a high standard of work will be essential.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information

Qualifications

• An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate or to work towards within the 12 months of employment (site specific)
• Understanding of a small number of routine work procedures developed through on the job training/experience
• Recognised catering, cleaning or support services qualification

Training

• Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual site
• Ability to undertake any necessary skills and competency training required by the post

Experience

• Able to carry out instructions as detailed in the job description
• Experience or working within a catering, cleaning or portering environment
• Experience of working within healthcare environment which may include: a catering, cleaning or portering function.
• Experience of working within a food safety management system (HACCP)

Knowledge

• Understanding of commitment to the equality and diversity principles
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety
• An ability to demonstrate an understanding to Trust values
• Knowledge and awareness of special diets and allergens
• Basic understanding of infection control
• Understanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH
• Knowledge of manual handling
• Basic knowledge of food safety
• Knowledge of NHS policy and procedures

Skills

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the job
• Flexible in managing own time and work duties
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Dispositional attributes

• A good understanding of customer service i.e., caring, kind, able to hold a conversation with others
• Frequent requirement for standing for long periods
• Performance focused with the ability to operate within agreed performance standards

Values and Behaviours

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation

Contractual Requirements

• Shift flexibility may be required from time to time, including weekend and Bank Holidays
• Requirement to attend mandatory and job specific training
• Comply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£24,465 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)