Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and hard-working Facilities Assistant to join the Facilities team based at Brighton General Hospital and surrounding Health Clinics. The role is part-time, working Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm, totaling 17.5 hours per week.
The successful candidate will perform duties according to the needs of various areas within our premises, ensuring compliance with standards and legislation. Prior experience, especially in a healthcare setting, is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.
Please provide detailed information about any relevant experience on your application form to aid the shortlisting process. Carefully review the essential and desirable criteria in the job description and explain how you meet each. Incomplete or blank fields on the application will not be scored.
Applications should be submitted online via the NHS Jobs website. If you are unable to apply online, contact the Recruitment Department at 01273 696011 extension 5008 for assistance, quoting the job reference number.
Main duties of the role include:
* Performing a mixture of manual handling and physical tasks to maximize service efficiency.
* Contributing to patient experience through multi-skilled work.
* Participating in departmental meetings and training as required.
Note: Due to recent UK immigration and visa rule changes, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants without the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Please review eligibility criteria on gov.uk before applying.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services in East and West Sussex, employing 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million residents. We deliver essential care to support health management, reduce hospital admissions, and facilitate recovery.
Our vision is to provide excellent community care. We offer diverse opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?
* Positive NHS Staff Survey results emphasizing compassionate leadership and wellbeing.
* Varied environments including community hospitals, patient homes, and clinics across Sussex.
* Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualized hours, and flexi-retirement.
* Excellent training, development, and research opportunities.
* Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton.
* Active networks supporting diversity and inclusion, including EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief.
* Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust accreditation.
* Beautiful location near the South Downs and coast.
Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide all our actions.
We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
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