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Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Facilities Assistant/Portering

The closing date is 08 November 2026

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Job summary

Facilities Assistant - DOMESTIC/CLEANING AND PORTERING

£24,465 pro rata - £13.45ph

SHIFT Mon-Fri 1300-1700

We are looking for a motivated and hard-working individual to work as part of the Facilities team, performing cleaning duties as required within our outpatients areas, to the required standard and in compliance with legislation.

Previous cleaning experience would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided. Please give FULL details of any relevant experience on your application form to assist us with the shortlisting process. Any fields left blank or incomplete will not be able to be scored.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

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Main duties of the job

• To ensure strict adherence to all policies and procedures in relation to food hygiene, including HACCP, personal hygiene and cleaning down procedures. Clean all surfaces using appropriate methods to remove dust and debris. Remove / replace / clean curtains and blinds as necessary.
• Clean all hard floors and mop daily. Empty, clean and replenish waste bins. Seal waste bags and carry out appropriate waste disposal procedures. Clean internal glass and ledges. Clean all sanitary areas. Maintain equipment in a clean and serviceable condition. Maintain and respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out Facilities duties. Clean Beds. Replenish bed linen on patient discharge or as needed.Clean furniture.Replenish consumables - paper towels, soap, toilet rolls etc. Adopt a flexible approach, as you may be required to work at any Trust site.
• Ensure the correct storage of all items.
• To issue and collate inpatient menus.

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

150-GM3016-COR-A

Job locations

Crawley Hospital

West Green Drive

Crawley

RH11 7DH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an integral part of the ward/departmental/health centre/community hub teams, with a flexible approach within the Facilities Department. Perform cleaning / catering duties as required in all areas of the Healthcare premises to the required standard and complying with legislation.

Please see job description and person spec attached for more details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an integral part of the ward/departmental/health centre/community hub teams, with a flexible approach within the Facilities Department. Perform cleaning / catering duties as required in all areas of the Healthcare premises to the required standard and complying with legislation.

Please see job description and person spec attached for more details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ Cleaning
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Basic Health & Safety Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in cleaning services
• Customer focused environment

Desirable

• Working in a healthcare environment

skills and knowledge

Essential

• literate and numerate
• ability to follow and understand instructions
• ability to record information correctly
• Work as a team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ Cleaning
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Basic Health & Safety Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in cleaning services
• Customer focused environment

Desirable

• Working in a healthcare environment

skills and knowledge

Essential

• literate and numerate
• ability to follow and understand instructions
• ability to record information correctly
• Work as a team

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

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Crawley Hospital

West Green Drive

Crawley

RH11 7DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Crawley Hospital

West Green Drive

Crawley

RH11 7DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Facilities Team Leader

Jean Robert

[email protected]

01273696011

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

150-GM3016-COR-A

Job locations

Crawley Hospital

West Green Drive

Crawley

RH11 7DH

United Kingdom

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