Job Description

We are advertising for several Bank Facilities vacancies. As a member of the bank you get to chose which shifts and in what localities across our Leicestershire sites you apply for when we release our shifts on a weekly basis. As a Bank Facilities Assistant you will provide an cover for our sites and deliver effective, patient-focused Facilities Service (FM) when carrying out cleaning, portering and catering duties. What is the 'bank'? - The term 'Bank' refers to our pool of bank employees who are our temporary staffing solution, they cover annual leave and sickness across our sites. Applicants are asked to bring their photo ID and right to work including proof of address to their interviews. Please note in cases where a high volume of applications are received for a post, the closing date may be brought forward. Therefore applicants are advised to submit their completed application form as early as possible. We pride ourselves on the high standards throughout our services. You will be a valued member of the Soft FM Team and will be respected for the work you do. All roles will provide a range of duties across our Trust sites and support services to ensure a safe, efficient and effective service to all patients, staff and visitors is delivered.
Main duties of the job
Facilities Assistant Duties Duties will include the preparation and regeneration of patient meals at ward level on a daily basis Providing an effective, patient-focused cleaning and domestic service, to meet NHS cleanliness standards as a minimum within designated patient / non-patient areas within the Trust. The postholder will also be responsible for the provision of appropriate portering services including transportation of linen cages, waste bins / carts in and around hospital environments and patient moves (reception to department or department to department) This role will require the individual to rotate between their responsibilities as required. Benefits Competitive salary including payments for unsocial hours, Saturday and Sunday enhanced pay Free car parking Paid induction & training Access to Blue Light and health service discounts We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
About us
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible wor
Details
Date posted
22 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
005090
Job locations
Estates & Facilities,Unit 2
Meridian South,Meridian Business Park,
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE19 1WY
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Experience
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