Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Facilities Assistant

The closing date is 02 December 2025

Job summary

BANK FACILITIES ASSISTANTS - HOUSEKEEPINGWe are looking to recruit some Bank Facilities Assistants -particularly for Housekeeping shifts

Possible additional shifts could include weekends (with attractive weekend enhancements).

The successful candidates will work as an integral part of the ward and departmental team, and demonstrate a flexible approach in supporting the Facilities Department. The role will involve cleaning/catering duties, as required in all areas of the Healthcare premises to the required standard, and complying with legislation.

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.

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Main duties of the job

We are looking for motivated and hard-working individuals to work as part of the Facilities team, performing housekeeping duties on the Ward areas of the Hospital, to the required standard and in compliance with legislation.

Previous cleaning or catering experience would be an advantage, but not essential as 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 the 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) to ask for support in completing your application.

About us

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?o Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto 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.

Details

Date posted

21 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£12.60 an hour per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

150-KB2219-TWS

Job locations

Crawley Hospital

Westgreen Drive

Crawley West-Sussex

RH11 7DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further details regarding this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further details regarding this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ Cleaning
  • Basic Food Hygiene certificate
  • Basic Health & Safety Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in cleaning services
  • Customer focused environment

Desirable

  • Working in a healthcare environment

skills and knowledge

Essential

  • literate and numerate
  • ability to follow and understand instructions
  • ability to record information correctly
  • Work as a team
Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ Cleaning
  • Basic Food Hygiene certificate
  • Basic Health & Safety Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in cleaning services
  • Customer focused environment

Desirable

  • Working in a healthcare environment

skills and knowledge

Essential

  • literate and numerate
  • ability to follow and understand 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

Crawley Hospital

Westgreen Drive

Crawley West-Sussex

RH11 7DH


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

Crawley Hospital

Westgreen Drive

Crawley West-Sussex

RH11 7DH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Facilities Team Leader

Jean Robert

jean.robert1@nhs.net

01273696011

Details

Date posted

21 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£12.60 an hour per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

150-KB2219-TWS

Job locations

Crawley Hospital

Westgreen Drive

Crawley West-Sussex

RH11 7DH


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