Housekeeping Assistant - Conquest Hospital
The closing date is 10 February 2026
Job summary
We are recruiting a number of position -
Position 1 - 22.5 hours per week
Position 2 - 21 hours per week
Position 3 - 13 hours per week
We are seeking Housekeeping Assistants to join our Housekeeping Department at the Conquest Hospital. Duties are to provide a high level of cleaning of the wards/departments which will include damp dusting, wet/dry mopping of the floors, some use of floor maintenance equipment, cleaning of the area kitchen and bathrooms and disposal of waste. You will also be a valued part of the service that delivers food and beverages to the patients.
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
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Details
Date posted
28 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
374-LC1526
Job locations
Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St. Leonards-On-Sea
TN37 7RD
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St. Leonards-On-Sea
TN37 7RD
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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