Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Facilities Assistant - Catering

The closing date is 20 August 2025

Job summary

Bank Facilities Assistant :- To provide assistance within Bank Facilities Services catering team.

We are looking for motivated individuals to join our Catering Team at various sites in Mansfield and community sites who will be responsible for catering for all our patient and visitors.

Previous experience of working within a catering environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

We have in-house training to help your personal development plans and will support you with all of your training needs.

Your primary base will be as per discussion at interview, however multi-site work between sites will be required.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill 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 / skill level is below the minimum 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

Main duties of the job

Facilities Assistant

To provide assistance within Facilities Services Department as and when required

Facilities Assistants- should have the ability to work effectively and flexibly, both alone and as part of a team, maintaining a high standard of work will be essential.

Working hours various shifts between 06:30-18:30 Monday to Friday including weekends and Bank holidays

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

Date posted

06 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£12.51 an hour per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

186-985-25-BR

Job locations

Blossomwood

Mansfield Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield

Nottinghamshire

NG17 4JT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Facilities provides a wide range of non clinical support services to patients, staff and visitors. The services provided include Housekeeping, Linen Services Catering, Retail, Stores/Portering.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Facilities provides a wide range of non clinical support services to patients, staff and visitors. The services provided include Housekeeping, Linen Services Catering, Retail, Stores/Portering.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices

Desirable

Recognised catering ,cleaning or support services qualification

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

Experience or working within a catering, cleaning or portering 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)

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
A good understanding of customer service i.e caring, kind, able to hold a conversation with others
Friendly, courteous disposition
Frequent requirement for standing for long periods

Physical Requirements

Essential

Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties

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

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of commitment to the Equality and Diversity principles
Basic knowledge of Health and Safety

Desirable

Understanding of Infection Control
Understanding of COSHH

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices

Desirable

Recognised catering ,cleaning or support services qualification

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

Experience or working within a catering, cleaning or portering 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)

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
A good understanding of customer service i.e caring, kind, able to hold a conversation with others
Friendly, courteous disposition
Frequent requirement for standing for long periods

Physical Requirements

Essential

Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties

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

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of commitment to the Equality and Diversity principles
Basic knowledge of Health and Safety

Desirable

Understanding of Infection Control
Understanding of COSHH

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blossomwood

Mansfield Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield

Nottinghamshire

NG17 4JT

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blossomwood

Mansfield Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield

Nottinghamshire

NG17 4JT

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)