Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
18 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Good communication skills
- Skills
Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Skills
Ability to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the job
- Skills
Flexible in managing own time and work duties
- Skills
Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Training
Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual site
- Training
Ability to undertake any necessary skills and competency training required by the post
- Knowledge
Understanding of commitment to the Equality and Diversity principles
- Knowledge
Basic knowledge of Health and Safety
- Experience
Able to carry out instructions and duties as detailed in the job description
- Contractual
Shift flexibility may be required from time to time, including weekend and Bank Holidays Requirement to attend mandatory and job specific training
- Contractual
Comply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform)
- Contractual
Requirement to attend mandatory and job specific training
- Qualifications
An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices
- Qualifications
Level 2 Food Safety Certificate or to work towards within the 12 months of employment (site specific)
- Qualifications
Understanding of a small number of routine work procedures developed through on the job training / experience.
- Values and Behaviours
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- Values and Behaviours
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Desirable
12 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Training
COSHH, Sharps and Manual Handling Procedures
- Knowledge
An ability to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to Trust values
- Knowledge
Knowledge and awareness of special diets and allergens
- Knowledge
Basic understanding of Infection Control
- Knowledge
Understanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH
- Knowledge
Knowledge of Manual Handling
- Knowledge
Knowledge of NHS policy & procedures
- Knowledge
Basic knowledge of Food Safety
- Experience
Experience or working within a catering, cleaning or portering environment Experience of working within healthcare environment which may include: a catering, cleaning or portering function.
- Experience
Experience of working within a food safety management system (HACCP)
- Contractual
A full UK driving licence 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
- Qualifications
Recognised catering, cleaning or support services qualification
Job overview
We are looking to recruit staff to work in our Facilities Services in our Domestic, Portering and Catering departments at John Eastwood Hospice and Bracken House, Mansfield, including community sites.
This will be a zero hour contract to cover all needs of our service.
To maintain a high quality patient and customer focused service within the Facilities areas delivering a high standard of cleanliness, infection prevention, provision of safe, serving patients nutritious food in line with food hygiene legislation, to be aware of associated health and safety issues and to participate in planned mandatory and professional training.
Main duties of the job
Full training will be given in all departments and uniform will be provided. Working hours will be 7 days a week including Bank Holidays 11.30 - 6.00 (30 min break)
Mon to Fri 11.45 -18.15 (30 min break) Sat/Sun 10.00-2.30
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Facilities provides a wide range of non clinical support services to patients, staff and visitors. The services provided include Cleaning, Catering, including serving patient food and Portering.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or 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. 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.
Applicant requirements
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.
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This advert is for Bank Facilities Assistant with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Retford, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Facilities assistant role. The advertised salary is £12.92 per hour. The contract type is 5/5 including weekends and Bank Holiday - hours to be discussed at interview. The application deadline is 15 Sep 2026.
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