Facilities Assistant

Nhs-1; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

In-house training opportunities

Discounts for NHS staff

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Facilities Assistant (Band 2) for a part-time post in Nottingham City Centre, 15 hours per week, 07:00–10:00, Monday to Friday. The role focuses on maintaining cleanliness and safety in The Health Shop building and supports the Estates and Facilities Directorate.

Full induction and ongoing training are provided, with opportunities to develop skills across the Facilities Team and across Trust locations, while benefiting from NHS pension

Qualifications

• An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices
• Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual site
• 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)

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and environmental safety throughout the building
• The successful applicant may be required to cover other areas when needed
• Full in-house training will be provided to support personal development, and uniform will be supplied

Skills

Cleaning

Hygiene

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

Understanding of cleanliness & hygiene

Job description

Main area Estates & Facilities Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (Monday to Friday,) Job ref 186-767-26-CS

Employer Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Health Shop Town Nottingham Salary £25,272 per annum (pro rata for part-time) Salary period Yearly Closing 14/09/2026 23:59

Facilities Assistant

Band 2

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Job overview

The Operational Divisions and Service Directorates are supported by a range of Corporate Services. These ensure the efficient and effective operation of our core businesses and support the delivery of our performance and regulatory functions. All corporate services staff are specialists who use their professional skills to provide services across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a dedicated Facilities Assistant to join our Facilities Services team, part of the Estates and Facilities Directorate within Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This role is based at The Health Shop, 12 Broad Street, Nottingham City Centre, NG1 3AL, a specialist community health service supporting vulnerable individuals within the local community.

This is a part-time permanent position, working 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays), from 07:00 to 10:00 each morning. Due to the early start time, staff may be working independently at the beginning of their shift and must follow Trust lone-working procedures and local site safety arrangements.

The primary responsibility of the role is to maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and environmental safety throughout the building,

This is excellent opportunity to join a supportive and dedicated team, helping to create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for staff, service users, and visitors. In addition to full induction and ongoing training, there will be opportunities to gain experience and develop skills across different areas of the Facilities Team, including Community Services and other Trust locations, supporting personal development and career progression within Estates and Facilities.

If you are reliable, committed to high standards, and want to make a meaningful difference in a healthcare environment, we would love to hear from you.

Working for our organisation

#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 our 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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful applicant may be required to cover other areas when needed. The ability to work effectively and flexibly, both independently and as part of a team, while maintaining a high standard of work, is essential.

Full in-house training will be provided to support your personal development, and you will be supported with all required training. Uniform will also be supplied.

Benefits include:

• Enhanced rates for weekends
• Excellent NHS pension scheme
• In-house training opportunities
• Fantastic discounts for NHS staff

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a supportive and dedicated team, helping to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for both staff and service users at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

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 / skill level is below the minimum 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

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

• An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices

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 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)

Experience

• Able to carry out instructions as detailed in the job description
• Experience or working within a catering, portering or cleaning environment
• Experience of working within healthcare environment
• Experience of working with COSSH and SSOW

Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety
• An ability to demonstrate an understanding to trust values
• Basic understanding of infection control
• Understanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH
• Knowledge of manual handling
• Knowlwedge of NHS policy and procedures
• Basic Knowledge of food safety

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

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)

Additional Information

• We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants.
• The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria.
• In submitting an application form, you authorise Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you. This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post. Should you require any further information please refer our Privacy Policy shown on the Trust website, please click here for more information.
• For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent' will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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