Facilities Assistant - Porter

Nhs-1; Retford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Facilities Assistant in Rampton Hospital's Portering Department. The role requires a full UK driving license and vehicle for business use, with training provided. Applicants should be prepared to work 37.5 hours across 5 days in a 7-day pattern, including weekends and bank holidays.

Previous porter experience is desirable but not essential. DBS checks are required and costs may be deducted from salary; visa sponsorship is not

Qualifications

• Ability to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the job.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and collecting items around the hospital (linen, waste, goods, property).
• Support internal postal service and assist with office or ward relocations.
• Work in the waste management centre and assist with related tasks.

Skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Numeracy

Literacy

Job description

Main area Facilities Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Working 5 days over 7 days, including Bank Holidays)

Employer Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Rampton Hospital Town Retford Salary £25,272 High Secure Indirect Care Allowance £3,000 Salary period Yearly Closing 27/08/2026 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 2

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Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for motivated individuals to join our busy Facilities Team at Rampton Hospital working as a Facilities Assistant in our Portering Department.

Previous experience of working as a Porter in a Hospital environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Main duties of the job

Working in our main stores, delivering and collecting items from around the hospital (linen, waste, goods, property etc), within the internal postal service, and help with office or ward relocations also working in our waste management centre

Core hours are between 8am – 5.30pm, working 7.5 hours, 5 days over 7 days (including working weekends and bank holidays). Shift pattern will be discussed at interview.

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 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

Ensuring task schedules, method statements and procedures within the area of work are followed and that a high quality service is maintained.

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.

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

Person specification

Skills

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

Experience

• Able to carry out instructions and duties as detailed in the job description
• Experience or working within a portering environment

Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety
• Knowledge of Manual Handling
• Knowledge of NHS policy & procedures.

Values

• 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 (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Contractual Requirements

• Shift flexibility may be required from time to time, including weekend and Bank Holidays
• Comply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform).
• Category C1 & D1 Entitlement held on Driving Licence

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.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.