Job Description
Job Summary
We are looking for reliable, flexible, and hardworking individuals to join our Facilities Services team at Arnold Lodge. This role involves working across both domestic and catering services within a secure mental health hospital environment. You’ll be part of a dedicated team providing essential services that support patient care.
Arnold Lodge is a medium secure forensic mental health hospital in Leicester, managed by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We care for individuals referred from other secure hospitals or the prison service and provide highly specialized mental health care.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Deliver high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in ward and department areas
Support meal service on wards, ensuring meals are delivered safely and in line with dietary needs
Adhere to food hygiene, infection control, and health & safety regulations
Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Provide a high level of customer service to staff, patients, and visitors
Demonstrate flexibility in shift patterns, including weekend and Bank Holiday cover
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Understanding of cleaning and hygiene standards
Good communication skills
Basic literacy and numeracy
Ability to follow instructions
Willingness to undertake mandatory and role-specific training
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Flexible in managing work duties and time
Desirable:
Previous experience in cleaning, catering, or portering
Experience in a healthcare setting
Understanding of food safety and experience with food safety management systems
Recognised support services qualification
About Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
With over 11,000 staff across 200+ sites, we are a leading provider of mental health, community health, and forensic services across the East Midlands. Our values – Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, and Teamwork – guide our commitment to delivering outstanding patient care.
We are proud to support our staff through a wide range of initiatives, including:
In-house health and wellbeing services
Staff counselling support
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion networks
Commitment to environmental sustainability and net-zero goals
Additional Information
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to its nature.
You will need to comply with the Trust’s uniform and PPE standards.
Candidates with no prior NHS experience will usually start on the lowest point of the pay band.
As of 9 April 2025, Band 2 and Band 3 roles are not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
For more information, visit: UK Skilled Worker Visa Information
If you’re someone who takes pride in your work, values teamwork, and wants to support patient wellbeing in a meaningful way, we’d love to hear from you.