# Facilities Assistant - Porter > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/facilities-assistant-porter/1a2c86ff-4019-4a47-9adf-3ce8337c12dd - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/facilities-assistant-porter/1a2c86ff-4019-4a47-9adf-3ce8337c12dd.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Rampton Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 High Secure Indirect Care Allowance £3,000 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Working 5 days over 7 days, including Bank Holidays) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-27T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-13T07:20:49.925Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Nottinghamshire/Retford/Nottinghamshire_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Facilities/Facilities-v8212225 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8212225?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An opportunity has arisen for motivated individuals to join our busy Facilities Team at Rampton Hospital working as a Facilities Assistant in our Portering Department. Previous experience of working as a Porter in a Hospital environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. 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. ### Main duties of the job Working in our main stores, delivering and collecting items from around the hospital (linen, waste, goods, property etc), within the internal postal service, and help with office or ward relocations also working in our waste management centre Core hours are between 8am – 5.30pm, working 7.5 hours, 5 days over 7 days (including working weekends and bank holidays). Shift pattern will be discussed at interview. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Ensuring task schedules, method statements and procedures within the area of work are followed and that a high quality service is maintained. 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. 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 / skill level is below the minimum 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 ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Good communication skills - Ability to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the job - Ability to work alone and as part of a team - Basic numeracy and literacy skills ### Values **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 (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 ### Knowledge **Essential** - Basic knowledge of Health and Safety **Desirable** - Knowledge of Manual Handling - Knowledge of NHS policy & procedures. ### Experience **Essential** - Able to carry out instructions and duties as detailed in the job description **Desirable** - Experience or working within a portering environment ### Contractual Requirements **Essential** - Shift flexibility may be required from time to time, including weekend and Bank Holidays - Comply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform). - Category C1 & D1 Entitlement held on Driving Licence ## 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) - [about nottinghamshire healthcare (pdf, 1.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2079) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 624.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10519680) ## 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.