Job summary
A vacancy is available to join the Housekeeping Team at Bexhill Hospital Hollier's Hill, Bexhill On Sea.
The vacancy is part time and is evenings
The working days and times are as follows :
17.00 - 20.00 Monday - Friday
Main duties of the job
The role involves all types of housekeeping duties in a busy Hospital environment.
The role will work in a team of Housekeepers at the site.
The Role can be placed anywhere at Bexhill Hospital, this could be in a Patient Environment, Clinical Space or Outpatients.
Experience of Housekeeping in a similar setting would be desirable, Experience of Patient Meals would be desirable, however full training will be given.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Working in the busy Community Estates and Facilities Team, there are always opportunities for additional hours.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of general education
Desirable
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Manual Handling & Lifting
- Catering Background
- Customer Services
- Cleaning Experience
- NVQ Level 1
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- Able to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to use own initiative
- Flexible approach
- Caring attitude
- Good communication skills
- Ability to adapt quickly within the departmental training programme
Desirable
- Good organisational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of general education
Desirable
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Manual Handling & Lifting
- Catering Background
- Customer Services
- Cleaning Experience
- NVQ Level 1
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- Able to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to use own initiative
- Flexible approach
- Caring attitude
- Good communication skills
- Ability to adapt quickly within the departmental training programme
Desirable
- Good organisational skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
