Facilities Assistant - Domestic

Job summary

We are looking for motivated individuals to join our Domestic Team at Wathwood Hospital. You 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.

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 Assistants/Domestic 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.

This vacancy will work on a rota which includes weekends and bank holidays 9am-2pm in a 5 over 7 pattern.

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.

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

15 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

186-432-25-CS

Job locations

Wathwood Hospital, Gipsy Green Lane, Wath Upon Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7TQ

Job description Job responsibilities

Ensuring all areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness following work schedules, method statements and procedures.

The benefits include:

• Enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays!
• Excellent pension
• In-house training opportunities
• Fantastic discounts for NHS staff

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

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
• A good level of education
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Recognised 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

Desirable

• Trained in the use of general cleaning equipment
• Trained in the use of industrial cleaning equipment

Experience

Essential

• Able to carry out instructions as detailed in the job description

Desirable

• Experience or working within a cleaning environment
• Experience of working within healthcare environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety

Desirable

• An ability to demonstrate an understanding to trust values
• Basic understanding of infection control
• Understanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH
• Knowledge of manual handling
• Knowledge of NHS policy and procedures

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 will be required 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

Wathwood Hospital, Gipsy Green Lane, Wath Upon Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7TQ

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/