Job Description

The operational Divisions and service Directorates are supported by a range of corporate services. These ensure the efficient and effective operation of our core businesses and support the delivery of our performance and regulatory functions. All corporate services staff are specialists who use their professional skills to provide services across the Trust.
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 likeilood 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.
Main duties of the job
Facilities Services is part of the Estates and Facilities Directorate, delivering in-house soft FM services within Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, across Nottinghamshire, under the ROE agreement.
We are seeking a dedicated Facilities Assistant to join our team atThe Health Shop, 12 Broad Street, Nottingham, NG1 3AL. This is a part-time role working15 hours per week, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays), with shifts consisting of 3 hours each morning. Exact start times will be discussed, but early starts will be required.
The primary focus of this role is cleaning, ensuring that all areas are maintained to a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in line with infection control and health and safety guidelines. In addition to cleaning duties, there may be opportunities to support with basic catering and portering tasks as needed.
This position is based in an outpatient setting, and full training will be provided across all relevant duties. Uniform will also be supplied.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a supportive and dedicated team within Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, helping to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for both staff and service users.
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
25 September 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
186-1188-25-CS
Job locations
The Health Shop
12 Broad Street
Nottingham
NG1 3AL
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a dedicated Facilities Assistant to join our team at The Health Shop, 12 Broad Street, Nottingham, NG1 3AL. This is a part-time role working 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays), with shifts from 6:00am to 9:00am each morning. The successful applicant will be required to cover other areas when needed. The ability to work effectively and flexibly, both independently and as part of a team, while maintaining a high standard of work, is essential.
The primary focus of this role is cleaning, ensuring that all areas are maintained to a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in line with infection control and health and safety guidelines. In addition to cleaning duties, there may be opportunities to support with basic catering and portering tasks as needed.
We offer in-house training to support your personal development plans and will provide all required training. Uniform will also be supplied.
Benefits include:
Enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidaysExcellent NHS pension schemeIn-house training opportunitiesFantastic discounts for NHS staffPlease refer to the and Person Specification for more information.
Previous applicants need not apply. Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a dedicated Facilities Assistant to join our team at The Health Shop, 12 Broad Street, Nottingham, NG1 3AL. This is a part-time role working 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays), with shifts from 6:00am to 9:00am each morning. The successful applicant will be required to cover other areas when needed. The ability to work effectively and flexibly, both independently and as part of a team, while maintaining a high standard of work, is essential.
The primary focus of this role is cleaning, ensuring that all areas are maintained to a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in line with infection control and health and safety guidelines. In addition to cleaning duties, there may be opportunities to support with basic catering and portering tasks as needed.
We offer in-house training to support your personal development plans and will provide all required training. Uniform will also be supplied.
Benefits include:
Enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidaysExcellent NHS pension schemeIn-house training opportunitiesFantastic discounts for NHS staffPlease refer to the and Person Specification for more information.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices

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 as detailed in the job description

Desirable

• Experience or working within a catering, portering or cleaning 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
• 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

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

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 as detailed in the job description

Desirable

• Experience or working within a catering, portering or cleaning 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
• 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

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