Job summary
This is a great opportunity to start your career in a practical, hands-on role while gaining a recognised qualification. We're looking for an Apprentice Painter and Decorator to join our Estates team at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.
You'll work alongside experienced staff, learning the skills of the trade while studying towards a Level 2 qualification through a local further education college. The course is fully funded, and you'll gain real work experience across a range of NHS buildings throughout Sussex.
Our sites span across Sussex, and we offer flexibility in your base location--this role can be based at one of several sites within the county.
Main duties of the job
Working under the guidance of qualified decorators, you'll support a variety of decorating and maintenance tasks, including:
* Surface preparation, painting and wallpapering
* Minor plastering and surface repairs
* Keeping workspaces clean, tidy, and safe
* Recording work details and learning how to use digital systems (CAFM)
* Assisting with maintenance checks and materials stock control
* Attending college regularly and completing coursework and assessments
* Following all safety guidelines and Trust policies
You'll need to be willing to learn, take instruction, and work well as part of a team. Occasional weekend or shift work may be required.
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 2023 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
08 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£24,169 a year per annum
Contract
Apprenticeship
Duration
36 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
150-GM1723-COR
Job locations
Brighton General Hospital
Elm Grove
Brighton
BN2 3EW
Job description Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive overview of the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive overview of the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to 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.
Person Specification Qualifications and/or professional registration Essential
* Agreeable to studying on the apprenticeship programme L3.
Desirable
* GCSE grade 4 or equivalent qualification in Maths and English or a willingness to continue studying to pass
* Driving Licence.
Experience Essential
* Proven ability to work in a clean, tidy and safe manner.
* Proven ability to work with others.
Skills and knowledge Essential
* Willingness to learn the legislation applicable to the position.
* Ability to take and accept instructions from others.
* Ability to cope with unpleasant working conditions, e.g., dust, dirt, fumes, noise etc when conducting audits.
* Confident, enquiring, self-motivated.
* Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Ability to work at height.
* An understanding in relation to service delivery and relationships with colleagues.y to work at height.
* Proven good time management skills
Skills and knowledge Desirable
* Access to own vehicle for work purposes if required.
Person Specification Qualifications and/or professional registration Essential
* Agreeable to studying on the apprenticeship programme L3.
Desirable
* GCSE grade 4 or equivalent qualification in Maths and English or a willingness to continue studying to pass
* Driving Licence.
Experience Essential
* Proven ability to work in a clean, tidy and safe manner.
* Proven ability to work with others.
Skills and knowledge Essential
* Willingness to learn the legislation applicable to the position.
* Ability to take and accept instructions from others.
* Ability to cope with unpleasant working conditions, e.g., dust, dirt, fumes, noise etc when conducting audits.
* Confident, enquiring, self-motivated.
* Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Ability to work at height.
* An understanding in relation to service delivery and relationships with colleagues.y to work at height.
* Proven good time management skills
Skills and knowledge Desirable
* Access to own vehicle for work purposes if required.
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
Brighton General Hospital
Elm Grove
Brighton
BN2 3EW
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
Brighton General Hospital
Elm Grove
Brighton
BN2 3EW
Employer's website
https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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