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Sussex Community NHS Foundation TrustInformation: This job is now closed Job summaryWe are seeking a motivated and dedicated Facilities Assistant to join our Facilities team. The working hours are Monday to Friday, from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, totaling 15 hours per week. The role involves cleaning and performing duties across various areas of our premises, ensuring compliance with standards and legislation. Previous experience, especially in healthcare cleaning, is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided. Please include detailed information about any relevant experience on your application form to assist with shortlisting. Carefully review the essential and desirable criteria on the job description and explain how you meet each. Incomplete fields on the application may affect scoring. Apply online via the NHS Jobs website. Please note: Due to recent UK immigration and visa rule changes, this role is unlikely to sponsor Skilled Worker visas. Applicants without the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Those needing sponsorship should review eligibility on thegov.ukwebsite before applying. Main duties of the jobThe role combines various tasks to maximize efficiency and improve patient experience through multi-skilled staff. Refer to the full job description and person specification for details. About usWe provide NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with a team of 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million residents, delivering essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care. Our vision is to offer excellent community care, helping people manage their health, avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stay durations. Why work for us? Positive NHS Staff Survey results in 2022, highlighting compassionate culture, leadership, and staff wellbeing Varied working environments, including patients' homes, community hospitals, and bases Flexible working options such as part-time, flexi-time, annualized hours, and flexi retirement Excellent training and development opportunities Research opportunities Workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton Inclusive staff networks for BAME, Disability, Wellbeing, LGBT+, and Religion and Belief Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader Veteran Aware Trust status from the Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance Located in scenic Sussex with access to the South Downs and coast Various NHS staff benefits and discounts Job responsibilitiesRefer to the detailed Job Description. Key responsibilities include: Wearing the correct and clean uniform during duty Attending departmental meetings as required Participating in the Trust's appraisal and personal development system annually Undertaking necessary training aligned with development plans Achieving and demonstrating personal and professional development standards within set timescales Contributing positively to team effectiveness and efficiency Person SpecificationEducated to GCSE/O'Level standard NVQ Cleaning Level 2, Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2, Basic Health & Safety Certificate Level 2 ExperienceExperience in cleaning services Experience working in a customer-focused environment Healthcare environment experience (preferred) Skills and KnowledgeLiterate and numerate Ability to follow instructions and record information accurately Teamwork skills Knowledge of portering, catering, and domestic duties within healthcare Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis position requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure submission will be made to verify any criminal convictions.#J-18808-Ljbffr