Domestic Services Assistant

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Domestic Services Assistant on a permanent full or part time basis who is dedicated to working as part of our friendly team.

We take pride in nurturing a supportive environment in which to work while ensuring we deliver a high quality service.

There really has never been a more exciting time to join us at Basildon Hospital; Basildon, Southend and Broomfield sites have merged together to form Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. Together we provide care for 1.2 million people in central and south Essex.

Main duties of the job

Your day to day duties will include:

General cleaning duties within designated areas, including cleaning of toilets and bathrooms on a daily basis.
Vacuuming, damp dusting, cleaning of surfaces and mopping of floors to the standard stated in the cleaning specification for the area. Deep cleaning of any infected area's.
The cleaning of beds and the remaking with clean linen.
Collect clinical and non-clinical waste and take it to the designated collection point.
COSHH
Adhering to the national standards of cleanliness.
Infection control.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

28 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

Bed Cleaning Team

Job locations

Basildon

Nether Mayne

Basildon, Essex

SS16 5NL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities. In reward for your hard work you will benefit from:

Free Uniform
Fixed working hours
Paid training
Enhanced payments for unsociable hours.
Access to a multitude of discounts in local and national outlets
Be valued and supported by our team

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities. In reward for your hard work you will benefit from:

Free Uniform
Fixed working hours
Paid training
Enhanced payments for unsociable hours.
Access to a multitude of discounts in local and national outlets
Be valued and supported by our team

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Communication & Relationship

Essential

The ability to be able to communicate clearly and effectively to all levels of staff
Confident in the use of iPod devices

Knowledge,Training & Experienc

Essential

Good literacy skills

Desirable

Cleaning experience within a healthcare environment desired but not essential as full training will be provided

Person Specification

Communication & Relationship

Essential

The ability to be able to communicate clearly and effectively to all levels of staff
Confident in the use of iPod devices

Knowledge,Training & Experienc

Essential

Good literacy skills

Desirable

Cleaning experience within a healthcare environment desired but not essential as full training will be provided

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