Facilities Assistant - Porter/Domestic

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Nottingham is seeking a motivated Facilities Assistant to maintain cleanliness in hospital areas. Responsibilities include portering and cleaning with supportive training provided. Ideal for candidates oriented towards hygiene and teamwork, this part-time role offers excellent NHS staff benefits and flexible working hours on weekends.

Benefits

Enhanced rates for weekends

Excellent pension

In-house training opportunities

Fantastic discounts for NHS staff

Qualifications

• An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices.
• Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
• Working effectively and flexibly as part of a team.

Skills

Good communication skills

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Ability to use own initiative

Flexible in managing own time

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate (or ability to obtain)

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Facilities Team at Sherwood Oaks Hospital. You will be responsible for Portering and cleaning all our patient and non patient areas.

Previous experience of working within a Domestic or Cleaning environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

We have in-house training to help your personal development plans and will support you with all of your training needs.

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

Main duties of the job

Facilities Assistants/Domestic Assistants should have the ability to work effectively and flexibly, both alone and as part of a team. Maintaining a high standard of work will be essential.

Working hours:

7.33 hrs/weekCore hours 08:00 - 18:00Shift to be worked are 08:00 - 13:30 and 12:00 - 18:00Weekends only, no Bank Holidays.Working pattern - 2 x weekends on and 1 x weekend off.

This vacancy will work on a rota which includes weekends and bank holidays.

Applicants may be required to cover other units where necessary.

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 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

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

186-936-25-CS

Job locations

Sherwood Oaks Hospital

Sherwood Avenue, Sherwood Oaks Business Park Mansfield

Nottingham

NG18 4GW

Job description Job responsibilities

Ensuring all areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness following work schedules, method statements and procedures.

The benefits include:

Enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays!Excellent pensionIn-house training opportunitiesFantastic discounts for NHS staff

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

Please note applicants willbe requiredto 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.

Job description Job responsibilities

Ensuring all areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness following work schedules, method statements and procedures.

The benefits include:

Enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays!Excellent pensionIn-house training opportunitiesFantastic discounts for NHS staff

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

Please note applicants willbe requiredto 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 Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Recognised, support services qualification

Training Essential

• 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 Essential

• Able to carry out instructions as detailed in the job description

Desirable

• Experience or working within a catering, portering or cleaning environment
• Experience of working within healthcare environment
• Experience of working within a food safety management system

Knowledge Essential

• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety

Desirable

• Knowlwdge 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

Skills Essential

• Good communication 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

Values and Behaviours Essential

• 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

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Recognised, support services qualification

Training Essential

• 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 Essential

• Able to carry out instructions as detailed in the job description

Desirable

• Experience or working within a catering, portering or cleaning environment
• Experience of working within healthcare environment
• Experience of working within a food safety management system

Knowledge Essential

• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety

Desirable

• Knowlwdge 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

Skills Essential

• Good communication 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

Values and Behaviours Essential

• 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

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 details Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sherwood Oaks Hospital

Sherwood Avenue, Sherwood Oaks Business Park Mansfield

Nottingham

NG18 4GW

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sherwood Oaks Hospital

Sherwood Avenue, Sherwood Oaks Business Park Mansfield

Nottingham

NG18 4GW

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)