Job summaryThe operational Divisions and service Directorates are supported by a range of corporate services. These ensure the efficient and effective operation of our core businesses and support the delivery of our performance and regulatory functions. All corporate services staff are specialists who use their professional skills to provide services across the Trust.Please note this post does not meetskilllevel required for a Skilled worker visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker visa will usually need to be in a role which is at Band 3 or above,however please note not all Band 3 roles are capable of sponsorship. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining Sponsorship against the relevantskill and paycriteria hereImmigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations - Guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Main duties of the jobFacilities Services is part of the Estates and Facilities Directorate, delivering in-house soft FM services within Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, across Nottinghamshire.We are looking to recruit a Facilities Assistant who will provide a clean, safe environment at Highbury Hospital and Highbury Community. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing a high quality service.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 commitmentJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe hours will be 20 hours per week between 6.00am to 6.30pm working various shifts including weekends and bank holidays. The successful applicant will be required to cover other areas when needed. The ability to work effectively and flexibly, both alone and as part of a team, maintaining a high standard of work will be essential.We have in-house training to help your personal development plans and will support you with all of your training.The benefits include:Enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays!Excellent pensionIn-house training opportunitiesFantastic discounts for NHS staffPlease refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialAn understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practicesDesirableRecognised, support services qualificationTrainingEssentialAbility to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual siteAbility to undertake any necessary skills and competency training required by the postDesirableExperience 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)ExperienceEssentialAble to carry out instructions as detailed in the job descriptionDesirableExperience or working within a catering, portering or cleaning environmentExperience of working within healthcare environmentExperience of working with COSSH and SSOWKnowledgeEssentialUnderstanding of commitment to the equality and diversity principlesBasic knowledge of Health and SafetyDesirableAn ability to demonstrate an understanding to trust valuesBasic understanding of infection controlUnderstanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHHKnowledge of manual handlingKnowlwedge of NHS policy and proceduresBasic Knowledge of food safetySkillsEssentialGood communication skillsBasic numeracy and literacy skillsAbility to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the jobFlexible in managing own time and work dutiesAbility to work alone and as part of a teamValues and BehavioursEssentialAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion TeamworkAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameNottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressHighbury hospitalHighbury roadNottinghamNG6 9DREmployer's websitehttps://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)