Housekeeper - Emergency Department

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Our Emergency department are looking for a flexible, hardworking, and willing Housekeeper to join its friendly, supportive 'ED family' to become an integral member of the team to facilitate a clean and safe EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT environment.

As our Housekeeper you will be required to work 37.5 hrs per week including weekend and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

On a daily basis, you will liaise with the matron/senior nurse on duty and nursing staff to identify and undertake all non-clinical tasks, to establish a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere and environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Your role will be to keep our environment clean, tidy, stocked and facilitate refreshments for our patients to facilitate a clean and safe ward environment.

You will be required to maintain good levels of communication with the Unit team , patients and all other members of the MDT teams and to act in a courteous and appropriate manner with patients and relatives.

The job description is not exhaustive and requires the post holder to be flexible to meet the needs of the developing service.

About us

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

24 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-MED-BA-1136

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne,

Basildon Hospital

SS16 5NL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you willing, flexible and hardworking, the we want to hear from you?

Please see the attached JD for further details of this exciting role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you willing, flexible and hardworking, the we want to hear from you?

Please see the attached JD for further details of this exciting role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with the public
Experience of working in a team

Desirable

Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Skills

Essential

Evidence of ability to communicate well in application form
Customer service skills

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with the public
Experience of working in a team

Desirable

Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Skills

Essential

Evidence of ability to communicate well in application form
Customer service 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).

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