Job Description

We are looking for motivated individuals to join our Facilities Services Team as a Facilities Assistant - domestic at Sherwood Oaks Hospital, who are responsible for all our patient and non patient areas.
Previous experience of working within a Domestic, Cleaning, Catering environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
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.
Main duties of the job
The vacancy is 25.67 hour , working 5/7 including weekends and bank holidays, hours to be discussed at interview.
The ability to work effectively and flexibly, both alone and as part of a team, maintaining a high standard of work will be essential.
We have in-house training to help your personal development plans and will support you with all of your training needs.
About us
#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
Details
Date posted
23 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
186-1275-25-CS
Job locations
Sherwood Oaks Hospital
Sherwood Oaks Business Park, Sherwood Avenue
Mansfield
NG18 4GW
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensuring all areas are maintained to a high standard of Facilities Assistant duties. Cleanliness following work schedules, method statements and procedures.
We have in-house training to help your personal development plans and will support you with all of your training.
Enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays!Excellent pensionIn-house training opportunitiesFantastic discounts for NHS staff
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 Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensuring all areas are maintained to a high standard of Facilities Assistant duties. Cleanliness following work schedules, method statements and procedures.
We have in-house training to help your personal development plans and will support you with all of your training.
Enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays!Excellent pensionIn-house training opportunitiesFantastic discounts for NHS staff
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices.
• Understanding of a small number of routine work procedures developed through on the job training / experience.
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate or to work towards within the 12 months of employment (site specific).

Desirable

• Recognised catering, cleaning or support services qualification.

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.

Experience
Essential

• Able to carry out instructions and duties as detailed in the job description.

Desirable

• Experience or working within a catering, portering or cleaning environment.
• Experience of working within a 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.
• Knowlwedge of NHS policy and procedures.
• Basic Knowledge of food safety.

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.

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.

Physical requirements
Essential

• A good understanding of customer service i.e., caring, kind, able to hold a conversation with others.
• Frequent requirement for standing for long periods.
• Has the ability to perform the full range of duties.

Desirable

• Performance focused with the ability to operate within agreed performance standards.

Contractual requirements
Essential

• Shift flexibility may be required from time to time, including weekend and Bank Holidays.
• Requirement to attend mandatory and job specific training.
• Comply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform).

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices.
• Understanding of a small number of routine work procedures developed through on the job training / experience.
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate or to work towards within the 12 months of employment (site specific).

Desirable

• Recognised catering, cleaning or support services qualification.

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.

Experience
Essential

• Able to carry out instructions and duties as detailed in the job description.

Desirable

• Experience or working within a catering, portering or cleaning environment.
• Experience of working within a 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.
• Knowlwedge of NHS policy and procedures.
• Basic Knowledge of food safety.

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.

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.

Physical requirements
Essential

• A good understanding of customer service i.e., caring, kind, able to hold a conversation with others.
• Frequent requirement for standing for long periods.
• Has the ability to perform the full range of duties.

Desirable

• Performance focused with the ability to operate within agreed performance standards.

Contractual requirements
Essential

• Shift flexibility may be required from time to time, including weekend and Bank Holidays.
• Requirement to attend mandatory and job specific training.
• Comply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform).

Skills Required