Facilities Assistant - Porter
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Rotherham, S63 7TQView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
28 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
An opportunity has arisen for motivated individuals to join our busy Facilities Team at Wathwood Hospital working as a porter within the Facilities De...
Working across the hospital for any requirements including transporting, delivering and collecting hospital equipment, furniture, stationary, provisions, pharmacy. Safe movement of linen to wards and departments. Management and rotation of stock. Locking/unlocking gates for deliveries.
Core hours are 7.30am-2pm and 11.30am-6pm. Details to be discussed at interview.
Ensuring task schedules, method statements and procedures within the area of work are followed and that a high quality service is maintained.
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
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 £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (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 £15 per year applies.
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
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
- Flexible in managing own time and work duties
Experience
Essential: - Able to carry out instructions and duties as detailed in the job description
Desirable
- Experience or working within a catering, cleaning or portering 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)
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
- Knowledge of Manual Handling
- Knowledge of NHS policy & procedures
- Basic knowledge of Food Safety
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate 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
Contractual requirements
Essential
- Shift flexibility may be required (including bank holidays)
- Requirement to attend mandatory training and any job specific training
- Comply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform)
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
Qualifications
Essential
- An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices
- Level 2 Food Safety Certificate or to work towards within the 12 months of employment (site specific)
- Understanding of a small number of routine work procedures developed through on the job training / experience.
Desirable: - Recognised catering, cleaning or support services qualification
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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