Facilities Assistant

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.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a dedicated Facilities Assistant to join our Facilities Services team, part of the Estates and Facilities Directorate within Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This role is based at The Health Shop, 12 Broad Street, Nottingham City Centre, NG1 3AL, a specialist community health service supporting vulnerable individuals within the local community.

This is a part-time permanent position, working 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays), from 07:00 to 10:00 each morning. Due to the early start time, staff may be working independently at the beginning of their shift and must follow Trust lone-working procedures and local site safety arrangements.

The primary responsibility of the role is to maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and environmental safety throughout the building,

This is excellent opportunity to join a supportive and dedicated team, helping to create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for staff, service users, and visitors. In addition to full induction and ongoing training, there will be opportunities to gain experience and develop skills across different areas of the Facilities Team, including Community Services and other Trust locations, supporting personal development and career progression within Estates and Facilities.

If you are reliable, committed to high standards, and want to make a meaningful difference in a healthcare environment, we would love to hear from you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful applicant may be required to cover other areas when needed. The ability to work effectively and flexibly, both independently and as part of a team, while maintaining a high standard of work, is essential.

Full in-house training will be provided to support your personal development, and you will be supported with all required training. Uniform will also be supplied.

Benefits include:

Enhanced rates for weekends Excellent NHS pension scheme In-house training opportunities Fantastic discounts for NHS staff

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a supportive and dedicated team, helping to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for both staff and service users at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

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 https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

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.

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.