Facilities Environmental Coordinator

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a dedicated Facilities Environmental Coordinator. This role involves maintaining a clean and safe environment in a busy in-patient setting and supporting clinical teams. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualifications and strong teamwork skills. The position pays between £24,937 and £26,598 annually. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to essential healthcare services while ensuring high standards of cleanliness across multiple sites.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure each site is clean, tidy, safe, and comfortable.
• Support clinical teams in meal provision for patients.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with Health & Safety Policy.

Skills

Ability to set up and maintain systems

Ability to self‑motivate and work as part of a team

Effective time management

Good communication skills

Self‑confident, flexible, and reliable

Education

Educated to NVQ Level 3 standard or equivalent

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Go back Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Facilities Environmental Coordinator

The closing date is 11 February 2026

We are looking for a 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.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the Facilities Services team, the post holder will support the Facilities Management Team and Clinical Teams, and will be responsible for ensuring that the environment across sites is safe, clean, and fit for purpose. The post holder will have a central base and may have responsibility for multiple community sites across Nottingham, including hospitals, in‑patient areas, day centres, health centres, and office areas.

About us

#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.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of the multi‑disciplinary team and will be responsible for ensuring that each site or care setting across multiple locations in Nottingham is clean, tidy, safe, comfortable, and maintained to appropriate standards. They will support clinical teams in the provision of meals for patients and act on their own initiative, working within the provisions of the Trusts Health & Safety Policy, while ensuring accurate records are maintained.

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

Qualifications

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

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.

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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum (pro‑rata for part time)