Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join our busy Retail team, providing a high quality service that enhances the care of our patients.
Previous experience or working within a Retail environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
This position will be 8am - 4pm, Monday to Friday, working some bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
This position will be 8am - 4pm, Monday to Friday, working some bank holidays.
Retail Assistants are responsible for ordering, checking, pricing and displaying goods, assisting in the sale of goods to patients which supports the rehabilitation of patients, daily cashing up and the weekly reconciliation of money.
About us
Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.
As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.
We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.
If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!
#TeamNottsHC
Details
Date posted
19 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
186-1368-25-FS
Job locations
Rampton Hospital
Retford
DN22 0PD
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure all processes and procedures are adhered to, supporting the team in ensuring stock levels are maintained and providing a high level of customer care making sure that the services we provide always meet our customers requirements.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker 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. Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure all processes and procedures are adhered to, supporting the team in ensuring stock levels are maintained and providing a high level of customer care making sure that the services we provide always meet our customers requirements.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker 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.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable

• Experience of Working in a Retail Environment
• Experience of working within a healthcare environment

Knowledge
Essential

• Basic Knowledge of Health and Safety
• Understanding of a small number of routine work procedures developed through on the job training / experience.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS policy & procedures
• Knowledge of Food Safety

Skills
Essential

• Good Communication Skills
• Basic Numeracy and Literacy Skills

Person Specification
Experience
Desirable

• Experience of Working in a Retail Environment
• Experience of working within a healthcare environment

Knowledge
Essential

• Basic Knowledge of Health and Safety
• Understanding of a small number of routine work procedures developed through on the job training / experience.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS policy & procedures
• Knowledge of Food Safety

Skills
Essential

• Good Communication Skills
• Basic Numeracy and Literacy Skills

Skills Required