Job overview

We are seeking a motivated and hard-working Bank Facilities Assistant to join our Facilities team at Brighton General Hospital and surrounding health clinics.

This is a flexible (bank) role, offering varied hours to meet service needs. Shifts will be scheduled between 07:00 and 20:00, Monday to Friday, providing cover across multiple sites.

Base locations include:

• Brighton General Hospital
• Morley Street Dental Clinic
• Moulsecoomb Health Centre
• 177 Preston Road

As this is a bank position, there are no guaranteed hours, and shifts will be offered based on service requirements.

We are looking for individuals who are reliable, flexible, and able to work as part of a team, with a strong commitment to quality and attention to detail.

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.

Please apply online via the NHS Jobs website. If you are unable to use a computer to apply online, please contact the Recruitment  Department  on 01273 696011 extension 5008 (quoting the job reference number) and ask for assistance in applying.

Main duties of the job

The role will perform duties according to the requirements of the various areas of our premises, in compliance with standards and legislation.

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 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."

Working for our organisation

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
•    Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
•    Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
•    Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff
•    Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
•    Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
•    Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust

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.