Job Description

We are seeking reliable, proactive, and flexible Bank Facilities Assistants to join our Estates & Facilities team, providing high-quality support across a range of clinical and community healthcare sites. This bank role offers the opportunity to work on an as-needed basis, covering staff absence, seasonal demand, and operational requirements.



As a Bank Facilities Assistant, you will play a vital part in ensuring our buildings remain safe, clean, and well-maintained for patients, staff, and visitors. You may be required to work across any of the following sites:



Hove Poly Clinic



Lancing Health Centre



Shoreham Health Centre



Portslade Health Centre



The Quadrant



Conway Court Clinics

Please note:

Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Skilled Worker visa:

going rates for eligible occupation codes - GOV.UK

Health and Care Worker visa:

If you'll need to meet different salary requirements - GOV.UK



We are looking for a motivated individual to work as part of the Facilities Team at our sites between Lancing and Brighton to ensure our standards meet the National Specifications for Cleanliness in the NHS. The role involves cleaning departments clinical and non-clinical areas and undertaking various cleaning duties



Previous cleaning experience (particularly in a healthcare environment) would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be provided. Please give FULL details of any relevant experience on your application form to assist us with the shortlisting process. Any fields left blank or incomplete will not be able to be scored.



Please apply online via NHS Jobs website. If you are unable to use a computer to apply online, please contact the RECRUITMENT DEPARTMENT on 01273 696011 extension 5008 (quoting the job reference number) and request a paper copy of the application form.



We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.



Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.



Why work for us?

Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement Excellent training, development, and research opportunities Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values -- Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence --guide everything we do.



We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.



This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.



Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details regarding this role.