# Facilities Assistant-Kitchen Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/facilities-assistant-kitchen-assistant/deceb3b4-aee5-4a4c-bd37-721dfc7b7137 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/facilities-assistant-kitchen-assistant/deceb3b4-aee5-4a4c-bd37-721dfc7b7137.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Nottingham - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum (pro rata for part-time) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 27.5 hours per week (Rota (1 in 2 weekends and BH) Hours 0900-1830) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-26T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-10T08:01:06.964Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Nottinghamshire/Nottingham/Nottinghamshire_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Estates_Facilities/Estates_Facilities-v8124339 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8124339?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The operational Divisions and service Directorates are supported by a range of corporate services. These ensure the efficient and effective operation of our core businesses and support the delivery of our performance and regulatory functions. All corporate services staff are specialists who use their professional skills to provide services across the Trust. 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. 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 Services is part of the Estates and Facilities Directorate, delivering in-house soft FM services within Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, across Nottinghamshire. Role: We are looking to recruit a Kitchen Porter (Facilities Assistant) who will support the delivery of a clean, safe, and compliant catering environment at Wells Road. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing a high-quality service in line with NHS standards and food safety regulations. Hours & Rota: Shift Pattern: 07:00 – 18:30 (including weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota basis) Flexibility is essential to meet service needs. Key Responsibilities: Assist with food preparation and service support. Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards. Comply with infection control and food safety requirements. Work collaboratively with the catering team to ensure timely meal provision. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The hours will be 27.5 hours per week,  working Shift Pattern: 09:00 – 18:30 (including weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota basis) The successful applicant will be required to cover other areas when needed. The ability to work effectively and flexibly, both alone and as part of a team, maintaining a high standard of work will be essential. We have in-house training to help your personal development plans and will support you with all of your training. 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. Previous Applicants Need Not Apply 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 - A good understanding of customer service i.e. caring, kind, able to hold a conversation with others ### 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 ### Knowledge **Essential** - Understanding of commitment to the equality and diversity principles - Basic knowledge of Health and Safety **Desirable** - An ability to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to Trust values - Knowledge and awareness of special diets and allergens - Basic understanding of Infection Control Understanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH ### Experience **Essential** - Able to carry out instructions as detailed in the job description **Desirable** - Experience or working within a catering, portering or cleaning environment - Experience of working within healthcare environment which may include: a catering, cleaning or portering function. - Experience of working within a food safety management system (HACCP) ### Qualifications **Essential** - An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices **Desirable** - Recognised catering, cleaning or support services qualification - Performance focused with the ability to operate within agreed performance standards ## Documents - [about the trust (pdf, 6.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2983) - [colleague benefits (pdf, 16.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2913) - [person specification (pdf, 292.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10442770) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 200.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10420914) ## 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.