Facilities Assistant

We are seeking a motivated and hard-working Facilities Cleaning Assistant to work as part of the Facilities team based at Brighton General Hospital and surrounding Health Clinics. The working pattern will be Monday to Friday 17.5 hours per week, 16:30pm - 20:00pm. The role will perform duties according to the requirements of the various areas of our premises, in compliance with standards and legislation. Previous experience (particularly experience in a healthcare setting) would be an advantage but not essential because full training will be provided. Please give full details of any relevant experience on your application form to assist us with the shortlisting process. Please carefully read the essential and desirable criteria on the job description and explain how you would be able to fulfil each criteria. Any fields left blank or incomplete on the application form will not be scored. The role will combine a mixture of tasks, allowing the service to maximise efficiency with multi skilled staff to improve patient experience. This position will include some manual handling and physical work. Please see the job description and person specification for full details. 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 thegov.uk websitebefore applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. Skilled Worker visa: going rates for eligible occupation codes - GOV.UK, a) Wear correct and clean uniform whilst on duty b) Attend Departmental meetings as appropriate. c) To participate in the Trust's appraisal system, review and personal development process on an annual basis. d) Undertake training as necessary in line with the development planning process. e) To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales. f) To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team in which he/she works

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?

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex