Facilities Assistant/ Portering (NHS AfC: Band 2) - Domestic and Portering - Queen Victoria Hos[...]

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in East Grinstead is seeking a Facilities Assistant to support portering duties, maintain cleanliness, and assist with catering. This role offers personal development opportunities and flexible working arrangements within a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will possess basic numeracy and literacy skills, along with relevant certificates in cleaning and health & safety. Join us to contribute to high-quality patient care and be part of a team focused on sustainability.

Benefits

Personal development programs

Flexible working arrangements

Reward programs with discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and literacy required.
• Cleaning and Hygiene certificate preferred.
• Health & Safety certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide facilities/portering support.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Prepare and serve meals.

Skills

Basic numeracy

Basic literacy

Knowledge of cleaning standards

Communication

Education

Cleaning and Hygiene certificate

Health & Safety certificate

Job description

Employer: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: East Grinstead

Salary: £24,169 per annum (Yearly)

Closing date: 14/05/2025 23:59

Band 2

Welcome to Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. We provide tertiary referrals across South East England and have 'spoke' sites at district hospitals, enabling routine treatments and consultations close to patients' homes. We also offer virtual consultations to reduce travel stress.

Working at QVH offers the excitement and career growth of larger organizations, combined with the satisfaction of delivering excellent patient care.

Benefits include:

• Personal development programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• Reward programs with discounts and cashback

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Sustainability

Our goal is to be England's first Net Zero Hospital. We encourage staff to be green champions, focusing on sustainability through reuse, recycling, energy efficiency, and sustainable travel.

Job Role: Facilities Assistant/Theatre Portering

This role primarily involves portering duties, with potential responsibilities in cleaning and catering. The role requires meeting NHS cleanliness standards. Experience is desirable but enthusiasm and teamwork are equally valued.

Benefits include NHS perks and a commitment to personal development.

Band 2 position

Hours: 11am - 7pm, Monday-Friday

Please write CAM 1 on your application. Flexibility within the role is required.

Main duties

• Provide facilities/portering support
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Support cleaning, catering, and portering teams

Working for our organisation

Rated GOOD by CQC, specializing in reconstructive surgery, burns care, and rehabilitation. We focus on high-quality care, excellent clinical outcomes, and staff training and development.

Responsibilities

• Wear correct uniform
• Attend meetings
• Contribute to team effectiveness

Catering Responsibilities

• Adhere to food hygiene policies
• Prepare and serve meals
• Maintain food presentation and safety standards

Patient/Customer Care

• Maintain confidentiality
• Communicate effectively

Cleaning Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain environment
• Replenish supplies
• Assist with waste disposal and transportation tasks

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and literacy
• Cleaning and Hygiene certificate
• Health & Safety certificate

Experience

• Knowledge of cleaning standards
• Experience in food prep and portering

Knowledge

• Health & Safety, Food Hygiene, COSHH, Risk Assessment

Application deadline is indicative; early submission is advised.

Additional Info

This role is subject to DBS checks due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020.

Contact: Paul Addison, Head of Facilities, [e-mail], 01342 414291

Additional contact: Sharron Phillips, Hotel Services Team Leader, 01342 306627, [e-mail]