# Facilities Assistant - Domestic > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/facilities-assistant-domestic/4a5953b8-246e-4212-9851-81c42156cd65 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/facilities-assistant-domestic/4a5953b8-246e-4212-9851-81c42156cd65.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Nottingham - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum (pro rata for part-time) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week (5 over 7 shift pattern including weekends and bank holidays) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-01T09:21:54.780Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Nottinghamshire/Rotherham/Nottinghamshire_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Estates_Facilities/Estates_Facilities-v7970769 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7970769?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Domestic Team at Wathwood Hospital.  You will be responsible for cleaning all our patient and non patient areas. Previous experience of working within a domestic or cleaning environment is essential and extra training will be given, experience within the NHS or a hospital setting is desirable but not essential. We have in-house training to help your personal development plans and will support you with all of your training needs. 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 ### Main duties of the job Facilities Assistants/Domestic Assistants should have the ability to work effectively and flexibly, both alone and as part of a team.  Maintaining a high standard of work will be essential. This vacancy will work on a rota which includes weekends and bank holidays 9am-1.30pm in a 5 over 7 pattern. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Ensuring all areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness following work schedules, method statements and procedures. The benefits include: Enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays! Excellent pension In-house training opportunities Fantastic discounts for NHS staff Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. 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. ## Job Details We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Domestic Team at Wathwood Hospital. You will be responsible for cleaning all our patient and non patient areas. Previous experience of working within a domestic or cleaning environment is essential and extra training will be given, experience within the NHS or a hospital setting is desirable but not essential. We have in-house training to help your personal development plans and will support you with all of your training needs. 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 ## Job Description Facilities Assistants/Domestic Assistants should have the ability to work effectively and flexibly, both alone and as part of a team. Maintaining a high standard of work will be essential. This vacancy will work on a rota which includes weekends and bank holidays 9am-1.30pm in a 5 over 7 pattern. ## Responsibilities Ensuring all areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness following work schedules, method statements and procedures. The benefits include: Enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays! Excellent pension In-house training opportunities Fantastic discounts for NHS staff Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. 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 ### Skills **Essential** - Good communication skills - Basic numeracy and literacy skills - Ability to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the job - Flexible in managing own time and work duties - Ability to work alone and as part of a team **Desirable** - Computer literate ### Training **Essential** - 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 - Trained in the use of general cleaning equipment **Desirable** - Trained in the use of industrial cleaning equipment ### Knowledge **Essential** - Basic knowledge of Health and Safety **Desirable** - An ability to demonstrate an understanding to trust values - Basic understanding of infection control - Understanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH - Knowledge of manual handling - Knowledge of NHS policy and procedures ### Experience **Essential** - Able to carry out instructions as detailed in the job description - Experience or working within a cleaning environment **Desirable** - Experience of working within healthcare environment ### Qualifications **Essential** - An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices - A good level of education - Computer literate **Desirable** - Recognised cleaning or support services qualification ### Physical requirements **Essential** - Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties ### Values and Behaviours **Essential** - All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork - All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust’s Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation ### Contractual Requirements **Essential** - Shift flexibility will be required including weekend and bank holidays - Requirement to attend mandatory and job specific training - Comply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform) ## Documents - [about the trust (pdf, 6.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2983) - [job description (doc, 478.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10252741) - [colleague benefits (pdf, 16.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2913) - [person specification (pdf, 152.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10311453) - [about nottinghamshire healthcare (pdf, 1.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2079) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.