Job summary
- Main area
- Facilities
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Apprenticeship: 13 months
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Monday to friday)
- Job ref
- 186-739-26-CS
- Employer
- Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Wells Road Centre
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £25,760 - £27,476 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Facilities Supervisor Apprentice
Band 3
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Job overview
We have an opportunity for a development role within Facilities 30 hours per week. Working within Domestics Portering, Catering, Housekeeping and Switchboard to gain an overview and understanding of our services.
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
This Apprenticeship will give the opportunity to support the coordination of daily operations across Facilities Services, including cleaning, portering, catering, waste management, and deliveries. They will ensure work is allocated effectively, cleanliness standards are upheld, patient meals are provided on time, and equipment and vehicles are maintained.
Working for our organisation
#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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· To support the delivery of high-quality facilities services, including domestic cleaning and portering, across a range of healthcare and office environments.
· To take a lead role in coordinating daily operations, developing skills in task prioritisation and team organisation.
· To contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
To work within relevant legislation and Trust policies, including Health & Safety and infection control standards.
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
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of Infection Control
- Understanding of COSHH
- Understanding of cleaning equipment requirements
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good basic administration skills
- Good communications skills
- Computer Literate
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience in using Microsoft Packages
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Ability to undertake level 2 mathematics and English
Desirable criteria
- Recognised cleaning or support services qualification
Contractual requirements
Essential criteria
- A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Chelsea Rothwell
- Job title
- Facilities Support Services Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07385112388
- Additional information
Claire Teft
Facilities Support Services Manager
07824821814
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