Job requirements
Essential
16 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 as detailed in the job description
- Qualifications
An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices
- Values and behaviours
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
- Values and behaviours
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
Shift flexibility may be required from time to time, including weekend and Bank Holidays
- Contractual Requirements
Requirement to attend mandatory and job specific training
- Contractual Requirements
Comply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform)
Desirable
11 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
An ability to demonstrate an understanding 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 and procedures
- Knowledge
Basic knowledge of food safety
- Experience
Experience or working within a catering, portering or cleaning environment
- Experience
Experience of working within healthcare environment
- Experience
Experience of working within a food safety management system
- Qualifications
Recognised, support services qualification
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a trustworthy person who can work in a demanding and busy hospital environment, who must be flexible, hardworking and energetic.
Arnold Lodge is a Medium Secure Forensic Mental Health hospital. We provide care and treatment for individuals who have been admitted to us from other secure hospitals or from the prison service. Because of the specialised nature of the care, we are part of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust although we are based in Leicester.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of the Facilities Services providing a cleaning service to the wards and other departments. The role will also allow flexibility to cover general catering duties in the assistance of meal provision to the patients.
The post is for 37.5hrs per week over 5 days on a 2-week roster (including alternate weekends and bank holidays).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will be able to deliver a high standard of customer service whilst being able to meet compliance with Food Hygiene, Health & Safety regulations as well as high cleanliness standards. The ability to work effectively and flexibly, both alone and as part of a team, whilst maintaining a high standard of work will be essential.
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.
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 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 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 £25,272 Per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Oct 2026.
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