Facilities Assistant - Domestic

Nhs-1; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced weekend rates

NHS pension scheme

In-house training opportunities

NHS staff discounts

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Facilities Assistant (Domestic) at Blossomwood Hospital, Sutton in Ashfield. The role focuses on cleaning to high hygiene standards, with occasional basic catering and portering tasks. Fixed-term, 12 months, 25 hours per week, 5/7 including weekends and Bank Holidays.

Training, uniform and enhanced weekend rates apply. Salary £25,272 per annum pro rata for part-time hours; DBS and training requirements noted; applicants should be

Qualifications

• An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices
• Recognised catering, cleaning or support services qualification
• Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual site

Responsibilities

• Cleaning to a high standard of hygiene in line with infection control and health and safety guidelines
• Support with basic catering and portering tasks as needed
• Work on a rota including weekends and bank holidays; part-time 25 hours per week
• Uniform provided and full training supplied

Education

Recognised catering, cleaning or support services qualification

Job description

Main area Estates & Facilities Grade Band 2 Contract 12 months (Fixed Term 12 Months 25 hours per week 5/7 including weekends & Bank Holidays 8am – 1.50pm) Hours Part time - 25 hours per week (25 hours per week 5/7 including weekends & Bank Holidays 8am – 1.50pm) Job ref 186-882-26-CS

Employer Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Blossomwood Hospital Town Sutton In Ashfield Salary £25,272 per annum (pro rata for part-time) Salary period Yearly Closing 20/10/2026 23:59

Facilities Assistant - Domestic

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.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker 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 £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (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 £15 per year applies.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a dedicated Facilities Assistant to join our team at Blossomwood Hospital, located on Kingsmill Hospital site at Sutton in Ashfield. There are 2 part-time fixed term vacancies for 12 months working 25 hours per week, 5/7 including weekends and Bank Holidays, with shifts. Details will be discussed at interview.

The primary focus of this role is cleaning, ensuring that all areas are maintained to a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in line with infection control and health and safety guidelines. In addition to cleaning duties, there may be opportunities to support with basic catering and portering tasks as needed.

Full training will be provided across all relevant duties. Uniform will also be supplied.

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

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

This is a part-time Fixed Term role working 25 hours per week 5/7 including weekends and Bank Holidays, with shifts. Details will be discussed at interview.

You will work on a rota basis which includes weekends and bank holidays.

You may be required to cover other units where necessary.

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

The primary focus of this role is cleaning, ensuring that all areas are maintained to a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in line with infection control and health and safety guidelines. In addition to cleaning duties, there may be opportunities to support with basic catering and portering tasks as needed.

See attached job description and person specification for full information.

We offer in-house training to support your personal development plans and will provide all required training. Uniform will also be supplied.

Benefits include:

• Enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays
• Excellent NHS pension scheme
• In-house training opportunities
• Fantastic discounts for NHS staff
• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Person specification

Qualifications

• An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices
• 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, portering or cleaning 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 and commitment 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
• 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.
• 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.