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Housekeeping Assistant Conquest

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

The closing date is 12 May 2025

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Job summary

We currently have some vacant positions to work within the Housekeeping Department at the Conquest Hospital. Duties will include general cleaning of the wards/departments which will include buffing, wet mopping, damp dusting, toilets and disposal of waste. You may also be required to complete the food and beverage service.

Various shifts available - part and full time

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will need good communication skills, and experience of working in a similar environment would be desirable.Housekeepers within the hospital have a key role in our on-going fight against hospital infections & make a useful contribution in the wider care team that supports a patient during their time in hospital.

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.

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

374-JY731

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St. Leonards-On-Sea

TN37 7RD


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 good general education
  • Basic Food Hygiene awareness

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 in cleaning
  • Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Customer service
  • Cleaning experience / knowledge

Desirable

  • Health and safety
  • COSHH

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential

  • Good Communication Skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of good general education
  • Basic Food Hygiene awareness

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 in cleaning
  • Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Customer service
  • Cleaning experience / knowledge

Desirable

  • Health and safety
  • COSHH

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential

  • Good Communication 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St. Leonards-On-Sea

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St. Leonards-On-Sea

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Site Operational Manager

Donna Smith

donna.smith21@nhs.net

03001314878

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

374-JY731

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St. Leonards-On-Sea

TN37 7RD


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