At NHS Property Services, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our People Strategy - Get, Grow, and Keep Great People, is all about building a values-driven culture where colleagues and customers are at the heart of everything we do.
We're looking for a flexible and reliable Facilities Assistant to join our team at Lewes Victoria Hospital.
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£13.04 per hour, £25,495.00.00 per annum, pro-rata
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20 hours per week
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Monday to Friday 5pm 9pm
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Standard DBS check will be conducted
About the Role
As a Facilities Assistant, you'll support the safe and effective operation of the hospital by carrying out cleaning duties across a variety of departments and buildings. You'll work as part of a facilities team, ensuring high standards of cleanliness are maintained for patients, visitors and colleagues.
The role is flexible, and you may be required to provide cover across different areas of the site at short notice. This includes supporting colleagues during periods of annual leave, sickness absence or increased service demand.
Key Responsibilities
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Maintain high standards of cleanliness across hospital departments.
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Clean clinical, public and staff areas in line with infection prevention procedures.
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Follow health & safety and COSHH guidelines
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Adapt to changing priorities and support different areas of the site as required.
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Occasionally assist with catering support duties.
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Work professionally around patients, visitors and colleagues.
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Complete routine tasks and follow workplace procedures effectively
What we are looking for
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Ideally has previous cleaning experience, ideally within healthcare, care, hospitality or a similar environment.
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Is comfortable working around patients and vulnerable individuals.
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Can work independently and use their own initiative.
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Is reliable, adaptable and able to work well as part of a team.
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Understands health and safety and infection control requirements
Where you’ll be
Lewes Victoria Hospital Lewes BN7 1PE
We welcome applications from candidates living locally to Lewes or within a reasonable commuting distance, such as Brighton. Due to occasional transport and access restrictions within Lewes, reliable travel arrangements are essential.
What we can offer you
We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary we will also offer:
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27 days annual leave+ 8 days bank holiday with the option of buying additional weeks leave.
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A Smarter Working Policy, empowering you to choose the location of how and where you work according to your daily activities.
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Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop and progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework.
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SMART Pension contribution, into which the company will contribute up to 6%
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A range of flexible benefits, including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
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We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.
An organisation with a purpose
We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it’s important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference.
At NHS Property Services, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support your needs. If you require any support or adjustments, please let us know we’re here to help
We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.
We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.
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