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Facilities Assistant/Response

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Nottingham, NG6 9DR

Salary

£25,272

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

16 September 2026

14 days left

Job description

The Operational Divisions and Service Directorates are supported by a range of Corporate Services. These ensure the efficient and effective operation ...

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 Highbury hospital NG6 9DR. Highbury hospital is an NHS property primarily serving as a hub for regional mental health, forensic, and support services.

This position is part-time, working 25 hours per week, 5 out of 7 including weekends and bank holidays. The primary responsibility is to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the premises, following strict infection control and health and safety guidelines. Full training will be provided for all duties, and uniform will be supplied.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and dedicated team, helping to create a safe and welcoming environment for both staff and service users . If you are reliable, committed to high standards, and want to make a meaningful difference in a health-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.

The successful applicant may be required to cover other areas when needed. It will be a mix of Domestic/Porter/Laundry and response. 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 weekendsExcellent NHS pension schemeIn-house training opportunitiesFantastic 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.

#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 our 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
  • 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

Knowledge

Essential

  • 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.

Qualifications

Essential

  • An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices

Desirable

  • Recognised catering, cleaning or support services qualification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience or working within a catering, portering or cleaning environment
  • Experience of working within healthcare environment
  • Experience of working with COSSH and SSOW

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

Values and Behaviours

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 as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

2 September 2026

Last checked

2 September 2026

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