A Vacancy at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.
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 involves working Monday to Friday, 17.5 hours per week, from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm.
The position requires performing duties across various areas of our premises, ensuring compliance with standards and legislation. Previous experience, especially in a healthcare setting, is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.
Please include all relevant experience on your application form to assist with shortlisting. Carefully review the essential and desirable criteria in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. Incomplete applications will not be scored.
Apply online via the NHS Jobs website. If you cannot apply online, contact the Recruitment Department at 01273 696011 extension 5008 for assistance, quoting the job reference number.
The role involves a mix of tasks to maximize efficiency and improve patient experience, including manual handling and physical work. Refer to the job description and person specification for full details.
Note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, 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. Review eligibility on gov.uk before applying.
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. Our services help manage health, prevent hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate roles.
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
* 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: EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief
* Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
* Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast
Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide all we do.
We welcome 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.
Please refer to the Job Description for more details.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Wearing correct and clean uniform on duty
2. Attending departmental meetings as appropriate
3. Participating in the Trust’s appraisal and personal development processes annually
4. Undertaking necessary training in line with development plans
5. Achieving and demonstrating standards of personal and professional development within set timescales
6. Contributing positively to team effectiveness and efficiency
This advert closes on Sunday, 31 August 2025.
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