Facilities Environmental Coordinator

Nhs-1; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Facilities Environmental Coordinator to join the Facilities Services team in a busy inpatient setting. The role requires driving for business and DBS clearance with costs deducted from salary.

The post holder will support the Facilities Management Team and clinical teams, ensuring a safe and clean environment across hospital and inpatient areas, with a central base and possible site coverage.

Qualifications

• Educated to NVQ Level 3 standard or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site environment is clean, tidy, safe and maintained to appropriate standards.
• Support clinical teams and facilities management to provide meals for patients.
• Maintain accurate records in line with Health & Safety policy.
• Attend training on other sites within the Nottinghamshire NHS Trust.

Skills

System setup

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Reliability

Education

NVQ Level 3

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Main area Facilities Environmental Coordinator Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8am-16:00pm) Job ref 186-793-26-CS

Employer Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Sherwood Oaks Town Mansfield Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum (pro-rata for part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 27/09/2026 23:59

Facilities Environmental Coordinator

Band 3

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Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individual who have the relevant skills to join Facilities and become part of the Environmental Co-ordinator Team, in a busy in-patient setting.

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 £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.

A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the Facilities Services team, the post holder will support the Facilities Management Team and the Clinical Teams and be responsible for ensuring that the environment including, hospitals and in-patient areas, The post holder will have a central base and may be required to cover other sites.

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 post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to be responsible for ensuring that the site/care setting is clean, tidy, safe, comfortable and maintained to appropriate standards. Supporting the clinical team in the provision of meals for patients. Acting on own initiative, working within the provisions of the Trust Health & Safety Policy, ensuring accurate records are held.

Please note that this post may not meet the pay and 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 is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa and also does not appear on the shortage occupation list for healthcare and education. 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

Person specification

Skills

• Ability to set up and maintain systems.
• Ability to self motivate and work as part of a team.
• Effective time management and ability to withstand pressure.
• Good communications skills.
• Self-confident, flexible and reliable.

Qualifications

• Educated to NVQ Level 3 standard or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.

Training

• 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.
• Level 2 Health & Safety Certificate.
• Level 3 Food Safety Certificate.
• I. L.M level 3 or N.E.B.S.S Certificate or equivalent qualification.

Experience

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Previous experience of working to Health and Safety legislation.
• Experience in undertaking audits.

Knowledge

• Understanding of Infection Control.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety including COSHH/risk assessments/manual handling activities.
• Knowledge of stock control procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant NHS procedures and practices, including legal requirements.

Contractual Requirements

• Comply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform).
• A full, current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle fit and insured for business use are required for this post. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled staff in line with the Equality Act 2010.
• To attend training on other sites within the Nottinghamshire NHS Trust.
• Experienced driver, able to drive Trust vehicle.

Values & Behaviours

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork.
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role.

Physical Requirements

• Has the ability to perform the full range of duties.

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.