Job overview
***Previous applicants need not apply***
Do you pride yourself on your cleaning skills and want to use them to make a difference? Are you an enthusiastic team player who can adopt and adhere to our Trust values in all your work - Excellent, Compassionate and Respectful?
Then we invite you to complete the application to give you an opportunity to become a wider member of the Domestic Services Team.
You will play a key role in ensuring our patients' care and experience is enhanced through creating a clean and comfortable environment for them and being a friendly face around the wards and hospitals, so if you are a people person this is a great role for you!
Being able to work both independently and as part of a team will be an essential skill. Competency in using handheld devices is desirable, however training will be provided.
As part of the Domestic team, you will have access to the best-in-class domestic training platforms to develop your skillsets in the cleaning field.
You will work within a large, diverse workforce and support the maintaining of clean environments for a best patient experience.
Shifts available: Various.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
No VISA sponsorship available for this role
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities include:
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.
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous cleaning work experience
Desirable
- Experience of cleaning in a hospital or healthcare environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of education incl. English and Maths
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This advert is for Domestic Assistant with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Westcliff On Sea, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time). The contract type is Permanent: various hours available. The application deadline is 04 Aug 2026.
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