Facilities Co-ordinator - Zone 3 & 4

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A key healthcare organization in Doncaster is seeking a Facilities Co-ordinator to manage the daily operations of cleaning and portering services. The successful candidate will provide operational support and line manage team leaders, ensuring effective service delivery. The role requires experience in staff management and familiarity with IT systems. This position offers NHS benefits including a generous holiday entitlement and health support.

Benefits

NHS Pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

NHS Car Lease schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an NHS setting or in cleaning/portering is preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse staff in a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of budget management and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the cleaning and portering services effectively.
• Provide operational support to the Facilities Lead.
• Line manage the Facilities Services Team Leaders.

Skills

Previous experience managing or leading staff

Experience with computer systems

Understanding of customer care

Experience in workforce planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The role of Facilities Co-ordinator plays a key part in our patient experience. The successful candidate will work with our other Facilities Coordinators and will be jointly responsible for the day-to-day management of our cleaning & portering services. They will operate IT packages and web-based systems used by the Service Department to assist in workforce planning, managing service resource levels, and service delivery assurance.

They will provide daily operational support to the Facilities Lead for the delivery and coordination of portering services, cleaning, catering (ward-based), and deep cleaning. The Facilities Co-ordinator will line manage our Facilities Services Team Leaders to ensure that services, ad-hoc tasks, and projects are planned, managed, and delivered effectively within the financial budget.

The working hours for this role are 08:00 - 16:00, five days a week, including weekends and bank holidays. Support in covering for other Facilities Coordinators may be required depending on service needs. Enhancements for night-time, bank holiday, and weekend work are offered.

Application Process

Interviews will be held on 3rd September 2025 and will include a 10-minute presentation. Candidates should discuss previous experience, their goals for the first six months, and personalize their supporting statements. Use of AI or other tools is discouraged unless personal insights are added.

Additional Information

All correspondence will be via email. Successful applicants will have their NHS service details verified through the ESR IAT process. The Trust reserves the right to close the advert early if there is a high volume of applications.

The Trust is committed to equality and encourages applications from all community sectors. Employment is subject to NHS checks, including identity, eligibility, references, qualifications, professional registration, DBS, and occupational health. The DBS check cost will be passed to the candidate if successful.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience managing or leading staff, preferably in an NHS setting or in cleaning/portering.
• Experience with computer systems, including Microsoft Office and web-based systems.
• Experience working with diverse staff and in workforce planning.
• Understanding of sickness absence management, customer care, complaint handling, performance management, and budget management.

DBTH is a leading acute trust serving over 440,000 people across Yorkshire. We support flexible working and are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities.

Benefits include NHS Pension, generous holiday entitlement, health and wellbeing support, NHS Car Lease schemes, and discounts on various services.