Facilities Assistant

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 04 May 2025

Job summary

PART TIME ROLE (25 hrs per week)

Monday to Friday 4.00pm to 7.30pm

We are looking for a motivated and hard-working individual to work as part of the Facilities Team at Shoreham Health Centre.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to 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

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated individual to work as part of the Facilities Team at Shoreham Health Centre 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.

About us

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.

  • Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
  • Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day
  • July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
  • Flexible working patterns offered across all services
  • Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
  • Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader

SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust's workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

150-OM1660-COR-A

Job locations

Shoreham Health Centre

Pond Road

Shoreham-By-Sea

BN43 5US


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE/O'Level standard

Desirable

  • NVQ Cleaning
  • Basic Health & Safety certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Previous Experience in cleaning service
  • Customer focused environment

Desirable

  • Working in Healthcare environment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Literate and numerate
  • Ability to follow and understanding instructions
  • Ability to record information correctly
  • Work as a Team
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE/O'Level standard

Desirable

  • NVQ Cleaning
  • Basic Health & Safety certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Previous Experience in cleaning service
  • Customer focused environment

Desirable

  • Working in Healthcare environment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Literate and numerate
  • Ability to follow and understanding instructions
  • Ability to record information correctly
  • Work as a Team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Shoreham Health Centre

Pond Road

Shoreham-By-Sea

BN43 5US


Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Shoreham Health Centre

Pond Road

Shoreham-By-Sea

BN43 5US


Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Facilities Supervisor

Esther Brewster

esther.brewster@nhs.net

01273696011

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

150-OM1660-COR-A

Job locations

Shoreham Health Centre

Pond Road

Shoreham-By-Sea

BN43 5US


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