Facilities Assistant | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 12 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £10,312 p.a |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 July 2025 |
| Location: | Shaftesbury, SP7 8BD |
| Company: | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7252740/152-S03625 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Westminster Memorial Hospital to join the in-house Facilities Team for 2 x 16 hour part time roles.
This role is mixed skilled role including cleaning, catering and also waste collection as a porter.
Hours to be flexible to suit the needs of the service
Flexibility with start times dependant on applicant
Overtime available to cover sickness and annual leave.
Enhancements at weekends
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Provide an effective, patient-focused facilities service to meet NHS cleanliness standards as a minimum
Provision of appropriate portering services.
To contribute to the delivery of Catering Services in the hospital and ensure a clean, safe and hygienic environment.
Please see job description for more information.
Full training, induction and uniform will be provided, and we also offer generous annual leave entitlement as well as a pension scheme.
This post is part of the Facilities & Estates Service that Dorset Healthcare may transfer to a NHS wholly owned subsidiary company, from November 2025 or later. This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing, expanding, organisation with a strong commitment to NHS values and putting patients first. The NHS wholly owned subsidiary will continue to offer NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, including NHS pensions, to staff who transfer as well as new staff it recruits itself. We look forward to receiving your application.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
This advert closes on Thursday 26 Jun 2025