Job summary
We are looking for a committed Facilities Assistant to join our team at Lings Bar Hospital, a community healthcare facility. This role supports a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays. Key duties include serving meals and drinks to patients on the wards, supporting individual dietary needs, and ensuring high standards of hygiene and food safety. This role plays a vital part in maintaining patient well being and supporting recovery.
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 likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
Location:Lings Bar Hospital, Beckside, Gamston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 6PRWorking Hours:This is a 20 hours per week postShifts scheduled between 07:00 and 18:30, across a 7-day service including weekends and bank holidays.Uniform and full training will be provided
- Prepare and serve meals and beverages to patients, ensuring individual dietary needs are met.
- Assist with the setup and clearing of meal trays and trolleys, ensuring timely and efficient service.
- Monitor and record food temperatures, reporting any issues in line with health and safety procedures.
- Support the wider Facilities team with general duties to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
Gain experience and training in other areas of the Facilities team, including:
- Domestic Services:Supporting cleaning and hygiene standards across clinical and non-clinical areas.
- Portering:Assisting with the safe and timely movement of equipment, and supplies.
These opportunities offer valuable skills development and the chance to contribute more broadly to Facilities operations.
If you feel that you would like to join a positive and diverse organisation set in a unique care setting offering interesting and challenging opportunities then Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are currently looking for flexible hard working and reliable individuals to join our dynamic team. with opportunities to work at all our Lings Bar Site.
Driving licence is desirable.
Please see attachments for Job Description.
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
We are currently looking for flexible hard working and reliable individuals to join our dynamic team. with opportunities to work at all our Lings Bar Site.
Driving licence is desirable.
Please see attachments for Job Description.
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
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 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
- Ability to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the job
- Flexible in managing own time and work duties
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of Health and Safety
- Understanding of commitment to the Equality and Diversity principles
Desirable
- Basic understanding of Infection Control
- Understanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH
- Basic knowledge of food safety
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate 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 (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Contractual
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)
Desirable
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
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 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
- Ability to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the job
- Flexible in managing own time and work duties
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of Health and Safety
- Understanding of commitment to the Equality and Diversity principles
Desirable
- Basic understanding of Infection Control
- Understanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH
- Basic knowledge of food safety
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate 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 (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Contractual
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)
Desirable
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
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.
