Facilities Supervisor Apprentice

Nhs-1; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 3 Facilities Apprenticeship (13 months), 30 hours per week. Based at The Wells Road Centre, Nottingham, the role covers Domestics Portering, Catering, Housekeeping and Switchboard to gain an overview of services.

The apprenticeship develops skills in coordinating daily operations, ensuring cleanliness, timely patient meals, and equipment maintenance. DBS checks apply; DBS costs are deducted from salary.

Qualifications

• Understanding of infection control and COSHH in healthcare.
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment requirements.
• Good basic administration and communications skills.
• Computer literate with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high‑quality facilities services (cleaning, portering) across healthcare and office environments.
• Coordinate daily operations and develop skills in task prioritisation and team organisation.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Comply with Health & Safety and infection control policies.

Skills

Infection control

COSHH

Cleaning equipment

Administration skills

Communications skills

Computer literate

Education

Level 2 maths and English

Cleaning or support services qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Main area Facilities Grade Band 3 Contract Apprenticeship: 13 months Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (Monday to friday) Job ref 186-739-26-CS

Employer Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Wells Road Centre Town Nottingham Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum (pro rata for part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 04/09/2026 23:59

Band 3

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Job overview

We have an opportunity for a development role within Facilities 30 hours per week. Working within Domestics Portering, Catering, Housekeeping and Switchboard to gain an overview and understanding of our services.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay 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. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

This Apprenticeship will give the opportunity to support the coordination of daily operations across Facilities Services, including cleaning, portering, catering, waste management, and deliveries. They will ensure work is allocated effectively, cleanliness standards are upheld, patient meals are provided on time, and equipment and vehicles are maintained.

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

• To support the delivery of high-quality facilities services, including domestic cleaning and portering, across a range of healthcare and office environments.
• To take a lead role in coordinating daily operations, developing skills in task prioritisation and team organisation.
• To contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• To work within relevant legislation and Trust policies, including Health & Safety and infection control standards.

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.

Person specification

Knowledge

• Understanding of Infection Control
• Understanding of COSHH
• Understanding of cleaning equipment requirements

Skills

• Good basic administration skills
• Good communications skills
• Computer Literate

Experience

• Experience in using Microsoft Packages

Qualifications

• Ability to undertake level 2 mathematics and English
• Recognised cleaning or support services qualification

Contractual requirements

• 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.

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.