Job overview

We are looking for a enthusiastic and motivated candidate who has the relevant skills to join Facilities and become part of the Environmental Care Co-ordinator Team, in a busy in-patient setting.

This is a fixed term six month contract or an internal secondment will be considered.

The role involves ensuring that the internal appearance and maintenance of the unit is to a high standard, including accommodation, cleanliness, overall site environment, estates maintenance and new works issues, linking with facilities (domestic, catering and porting staff), capital projects and health & safety assessments. 

You will contribute to the NHS audits (MICE, Infection Control, Legionella) within the care environment.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Main duties of the job

The role is to ensure the environments are clean, tidy, safe and comfortable and maintained to appropriate standards.

You will be expected to assess the care settings you are responsible for and develop relevant processes to maintain these areas.  Experience of auditing will be beneficial.

You will be responsible for the ordering of supplies to ensure the smooth running of the ward. 

Applicants must to be able to communicate with the wider professional community and network with relevant departments and agencies to support the role. A good knowledge of IT and previous experience in healthcare settings is essential. You will work as part of a team and need to demonstrate positive teamwork values.

Working for our organisation

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment