Domestic Assistant
The closing date is 10 July 2025
Job summary
The Domestic Assistant plays a crucial role in maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Responsibilities include cleaning and sanitising patient areas, communal spaces, and restrooms, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Domestic Assistants also assist with the proper disposal of waste, restocking supplies, and reporting any maintenance issues to ensure that the facility operates smoothly. Their work directly contributes to patient comfort and safety, making it an essential position within the healthcare team.
Strong attention to detail, the ability to work efficiently under pressure, and effective communication skills are vital for success in this role.
Main duties of the job
To clean all areas/wards/departments effectively in accordance with the areas risk rating and frequencies specified.Clean infected room/areas on the ward in line with the Terminal Clean Policy.Change curtains in line with the curtain programme or as required for Terminal and deep clean processes.Carry out all cleaning duties to the required National specification for Cleanliness (NSC) and ensure all operational documentations are filled in appropriately.Respond to cleaning incidents/emergency as required by line management.Carry out standard clean to ensure all daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning tasks are completed as scheduled by management.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Details
Date posted
04 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
390-EFM-BA-0827
Job locations
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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