NHS Facilities Assistant: Patient Care & Portering

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Paid induction & training

Pension scheme

27 days annual leave plus BH

Job summary

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is hiring a part-time Facilities Assistant based at Stewart House in the Estates and Facilities Directorate. The role covers patient meals, cleaning and portering to support safe, efficient patient care.

The post involves a 7.30am–3pm shift, 2‑week rota with alternate weekends. You’ll be part of a Soft FM Team, working across Trust sites with a focus on partnership, flexibility and patient-focused service delivery.

Qualifications

• Patient-focused service delivery in a community hospital setting.
• Ability to rotate between responsibilities as required.
• Recognition of NHS standards and cleanliness expectations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and regenerate patient meals at ward level daily.
• Provide cleaning and domestic services including linen washing to NHS standards.
• Deliver portering services including transporting linen cages and waste bins; assist patient moves.

Skills

Customer service

Portering

Cleaning

Catering

Teamwork

Job description

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is hiring a part-time Facilities Assistant based at Stewart House in the Estates and Facilities Directorate. The role covers patient meals, cleaning and portering to support safe, efficient patient care.

The post involves a 7.30am–3pm shift, 2‑week rota with alternate weekends. You’ll be part of a Soft FM Team, working across Trust sites with a focus on partnership, flexibility and patient-focused service delivery.