Job summary We are looking for motivated individuals to join our Domestic team at Sherwood Oaks Hospital who will be responsible for cleaning all our patient and non patient areas. Previous experience of working within a Domestic or Cleaning 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. 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 Facilities Assistant - Domestics 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. The hours will be Monday to Friday 3:30 to 6pm Working Bank holidays but no weekends 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 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum (pro rata for part-time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 186-104-25-CS Job locations Sherwood Oaks Hospital, Sherwood Avenue Sherwood Business Park, Mansfield Nottingham NG18 4GW Job description Job responsibilities Ensuring all areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness following work schedules, method statements and procedures 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. The benefits include:Enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidaysExcellent pensionIn-house training opportunitiesFantastic discounts for NHS staff Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. Job description Job responsibilities Ensuring all areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness following work schedules, method statements and procedures 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. The benefits include:Enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidaysExcellent pensionIn-house training opportunitiesFantastic discounts for NHS staff Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. Person Specification Qualifications Essential An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices Desirable Recognised, 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 as detailed in the job description Desirable Experience or working within a catering, portering or cleaning environment Experience of working within healthcare environment Experience of working within a food safety management system Knowledge Essential Understanding of commitment to the equality and diversity principles Basic knowledge of Health and Safety Desirable An ability to demonstrate an understanding to trust values Knowlwdge and awareness of special diets and allergens Basic understanding of infection control Understanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH Knowledge of manual handling Knowlwedge of NHS policy and procedures Basic Knowledge of food safety 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 Values and behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview 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 as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation Contractual Requirements 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) Person Specification Qualifications Essential An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices Desirable Recognised, 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 as detailed in the job description Desirable Experience or working within a catering, portering or cleaning environment Experience of working within healthcare environment Experience of working within a food safety management system Knowledge Essential Understanding of commitment to the equality and diversity principles Basic knowledge of Health and Safety Desirable An ability to demonstrate an understanding to trust values Knowlwdge and awareness of special diets and allergens Basic understanding of infection control Understanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH Knowledge of manual handling Knowlwedge of NHS policy and procedures Basic Knowledge of food safety 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 Values and behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview 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 as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation Contractual Requirements 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) 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 Sherwood Oaks Hospital, Sherwood Avenue Sherwood Business Park, Mansfield Nottingham NG18 4GW Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)