Facilities Assistant/Response

NHS; Nottingham; 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 seeking a Facilities Assistant to join the Estates and Facilities team at Highbury hospital. The role is 25 hours per week across five days, including weekends and bank holidays.

Training is provided, and a uniform is supplied to maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection control. The successful candidate will work within the Facilities Services team, covering Domestic/Porter/Laundry tasks as needed, contributing to a safe and

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills required.
• Ability to use own initiative to manage duties.
• Flexibility to manage time and work duties.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the premises.
• Cover Domestic/Porter/Laundry and response activities as needed.
• Receive full in-house training and wear provided uniform.
• Support staff and service users in a safe environment.

Skills

Numeracy & literacy

Initiative

Time management

Teamwork & independence

Education

Hygiene & cleanliness qualification

Catering/cleaning or support services qualification

Job description

Main area Estates & Facilities Grade Band 2 Contract Fixed term: 6 months (covering maternity) Hours Part time - 25 hours per week (5 out of 7 including weekends and bank holidays) Job ref 186-1024-26-CS

Employer Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Highbury Hospital Town Nottingham Salary £25,272 per annum (pro rata for part-time) Salary period Yearly Closing 24/11/2026 23:59

Facilities Assistant/Response

Band 2

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.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a dedicated Facilities Assistant to join our Facilities Services team, part of the Estates and Facilities Directorate within Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This role is based at Highbury hospital NG6 9DR. Highbury hospital is an NHS property primarily serving as a hub for regional mental health, forensic, and support services.

This position is part-time, working 25 hours per week, 5 out of 7 including weekends and bank holidays. The primary responsibility is to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the premises, following strict infection control and health and safety guidelines. Full training will be provided for all duties, and uniform will be supplied.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and dedicated team, helping to create a safe and welcoming environment for both staff and service users . If you are reliable, committed to high standards, and want to make a meaningful difference in a health-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.

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

The successful applicant may be required to cover other areas when needed. It will be a mix of Domestic/Porter/Laundry and response. The ability to work effectively and flexibly, both independently and as part of a team, while maintaining a high standard of work, is essential.

Full in-house training will be provided to support your personal development, and you will be supported with all required training. Uniform will also be supplied.

Benefits include:

• Enhanced rates for weekends
• Excellent NHS pension scheme
• In-house training opportunities
• Fantastic discounts for NHS staff

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

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

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 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 £16 per year applies.

Person specification

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

Knowledge

• 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.
• Knowledge of NHS policy & procedures.
• Basic knowledge of Food Safety.

Qualifications

• An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices
• Recognised catering, cleaning or support services qualification

Experience

• Experience or working within a catering, portering or cleaning environment
• Experience of working within healthcare environment
• Experience of working with COSSH and SSOW

Training

• Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual site
• Ability to undertake any necessary skills and competency training required by post

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

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, please click here for more information.
• 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.