Employer Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bassetlaw Hospital Town Worksop Salary £25,272 Pro Rata Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 02/06/2026 23:59
Band 2
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Bassetlaw Hospital in a varied and rewarding role.
This is an part time position of 22.5 hours per week, working shifts that provide 24/7 service coverage, including weekends and bank holidays. Enhanced rates are paid for night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays.
About the Role
Service Assistants are responsible for delivering high-quality portering and cleaning services across the hospital, ensuring a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
This role is primarily based within the Central Team, with duties focused on transporting patients and goods throughout the hospital site. Some Central Team roles require the operation of Trust vehicles, therefore, a valid driving licence, Cat B, is essential.
Main duties of the job
Service Assistants are responsible for carrying out a range of cleaning and portering tasks throughout the hospital, ensuring that the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene are consistently maintained.
This is a physically demanding role that involves lifting, carrying, and moving items. Applicants should therefore be reasonably physically fit to meet the requirements of the position.
Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
Working for our organisation
DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and the DBTH Way, which builds upon these foundations to guide our daily interactions.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
Benefits
- Extensive range of learning opportunities.
- NHS Pension Scheme.
- Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions.
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing support.
- NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme.
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Person specification
Personal Attributes & Skills
- Experience of team work.
- Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of cleaning.
- Can demonstrate an understanding of Health & Safety.
- Knowledge of customer care skills.
- Knowledge of COSHH.
Qualifications & Training
- Communicates clearly in writing.
- Numerate and literate.
- Holds a Driving licence minimum cat B.
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
- IT Skills – Microsoft.
- Experience of using software systems.
Knowledge & Experience
- Evidence of researching Service Assistant role.
- Previous experience of professional cleaning, catering, portering services, working with the public, e.g., customer services, retail.
- Experience/knowledge of Decontamination, e.g., Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour/UVA.
Certificate of sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa – GOV.UK
Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken. The Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event that they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Please note that this check will be charged for in two instalments when you commence employment with Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.
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