# Domestic Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/domestic-assistant/43dca8c3-ab38-4083-a2f9-015f244525f7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/domestic-assistant/43dca8c3-ab38-4083-a2f9-015f244525f7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Basildon University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Domestic assistant - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 Per annum ( pro-rata for part time) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part-time position. Various shift patterns are available to meet service requirements and may include mornings, evenings, weekends. Exact working hours and shifts will be discussed at interview and confirmed on appointment. - **Closing date:** 2026-09-07T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-04T11:33:23.742Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Essex/Basildon/Mid_South_Essex_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Domestic_Assistant/Domestic_Assistant-v8133383 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8133383?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.southend.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview As a Domestic Services Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff. Working as part of the Estates and Facilities team, you will ensure ward and departmental areas are cleaned in accordance with National Standards of Cleanliness and Trust policies. Duties include routine and enhanced cleaning of clinical and non-clinical areas, replenishing consumables, maintaining infection prevention and control standards, undertaking terminal and deep cleans, cleaning fixtures and fittings, changing curtains, carrying out bed cleaning duties and responding to emergency cleaning requirements when required. The post holder will work closely with clinical and non-clinical colleagues to support a safe patient environment. No VISA sponsorship available for this role Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications ### Main duties of the job - Carry out cleaning duties in wards, departments and public areas in line with cleaning schedules and National Standards of Cleanliness. - Undertake wet mopping, damp dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, buffing, scrubbing and floor maintenance activities. - Complete terminal and deep cleans, including cleaning infected areas in accordance with Trust policies. - Change curtains as part of planned programmes and following isolation or terminal cleans. - Ensure all areas remain clean, safe and ready for inspection or audit. - Clean fixtures, fittings, furniture and equipment in ward and departmental areas. - Replenish consumables including soap, paper towels and toilet rolls. - Carry out bed cleaning and making duties as required. - Respond promptly to spillages, incidents and emergency cleaning requests. - Follow Infection Prevention and Control, COSHH, Health and Safety and Fire Safety at all times. - Use cleaning chemicals and equipment safely and store supplies in accordance with Trust guidance. - Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and maintain high standards of personal hygiene. - Complete cleaning records and operational documentation accurately. - Attend mandatory training and participate in continuous professional development. - Contribute positively as a member of the Domestic Services team and support the delivery of high-quality patient services ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications. ### Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Good communication skills demonstrated by minimal errors on application for **Desirable** - Knowledge of COSHH regulations. - Understanding of infection prevention and control procedures ### Experience **Essential** - Demonstrable previous experience of carrying out cleaning duties - Understanding of hygiene, cleanliness and infection prevention. Awareness of Health and Safety requirements in the workplace. **Desirable** - Previous experience working in a healthcare environment ### Qualifications **Essential** - Basic literacy and numeracy skills ## Documents - [privacy policy (pdf, 441.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2077) - [afc pay poster 26/27 (pdf, 44.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2504) - [behaviours framework (jpg, 298.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2880) - [trust 10 year strategy (pdf, 2.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2947) - [domestic assistant jd (pdf, 280.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10588449) - [applicant ms teams checklist (pdf, 560.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2943) - [general statements afc - v5.2 (pdf, 592.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2979) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.