Facilities Assistant/Portering

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Crawley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

NHS training and development

Nursery provision

Job summary

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Facilities Assistant to perform domestic/cleaning and portering duties in outpatient areas. The role offers training and contributes to patient care within the NHS framework. The post is based in Crawley and requires adherence to health and safety standards.

The job involves cleaning surfaces, floors, and patient spaces, stocking supplies, and supporting the facilities team with maintenance tasks across sites in Sussex.

Qualifications

• Cleaning duties within outpatient areas to required standards.
• Training will be provided for the role.
• Experience in cleaning is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean all surfaces to remove dust and debris.
• Mop floors daily and manage waste disposal.
• Maintain privacy and dignity of patients during duties.
• Replenish consumables and bed linen as needed.
• Adopt a flexible approach to work at any Trust site.

Skills

Cleaning

Facilities support

Hygiene awareness

Job description

Facilities Assistant – DOMESTIC/CLEANING AND PORTERING

£24,465 pro rata - £13.45ph

SHIFT Mon-Fri 1300-1700

We are looking for a motivated and hard-working individual to work as part of the Facilities team, performing cleaning duties as required within our outpatients areas, to the required standard and in compliance with legislation.

Previous cleaning experience would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

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• To ensure strict adherence to all policies and procedures in relation to food hygiene, including HACCP, personal hygiene and cleaning down procedures. Clean all surfaces using appropriate methods to remove dust and debris. Remove / replace / clean curtains and blinds as necessary.
• Clean all hard floors and mop daily. Empty, clean and replenish waste bins. Seal waste bags and carry out appropriate waste disposal procedures. Clean internal glass and ledges. Clean all sanitary areas. Maintain equipment in a clean and serviceable condition. Maintain and respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out Facilities duties. Clean Beds. Replenish bed linen on patient discharge or as needed. Clean furniture. Replenish consumables – paper towels, soap, toilet rolls etc. Adopt a flexible approach, as you may be required to work at any Trust site.
• Ensure the correct storage of all items.
• To issue and collate inpatient menus.

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values

Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jean Robert Job title: Facilities Team Leader Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01273 696011
01273696011 ext.3196