# Housekeeping Assistant Conquest

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

## Canonical URLs

- **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/housekeeping-assistant-conquest/e0efa019-ce2d-4de4-b583-e2d55e3739bd
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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- **Town:** St Leonards On Sea
- **Region:** South East
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Estates and facilities
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £25,272 per annum, pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 5 sessions per week (various shifts full and part time)
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-19T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-05T08:52:29.057Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/East_Sussex/St_LeonardsOnSea/East_Sussex_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Housekeeping/Housekeeping-v8037205
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8037205?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.esht.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

We currently have some vacant positions to work within the  Housekeeping Department at the Conquest Hospital. Duties will include general cleaning of the wards/departments which will include using different cleaning equipment, wet mopping, damp dusting, toilets and disposal of waste. You may also be required to complete the food and beverage service.

Various shifts available -   Full and part time.

### Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will need good communication skills, and experience of working in a similar environment would be desirable.  Housekeepers within the hospital have a key role in our on-going fight against hospital infections & make a useful contribution in the wider care team that supports a patient during their time in hospital.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

## Job Details

We currently have some vacant positions to work within the Housekeeping Department at the Conquest Hospital. Duties will include general cleaning of the wards/departments which will include using different cleaning equipment, wet mopping, damp dusting, toilets and disposal of waste. You may also be required to complete the food and beverage service.

Various shifts available - Full and part time.

## Job Description

The successful applicant will need good communication skills, and experience of working in a similar environment would be desirable. Housekeepers within the hospital have a key role in our on-going fight against hospital infections & make a useful contribution in the wider care team that supports a patient during their time in hospital.

## Responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Customer service
- Cleaning experience / knowledge

**Desirable**

- Health and safety
- COSHH

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Evidence of good general education
- Basic Food Hygiene awareness

**Desirable**

- NVQ 2 in cleaning
- Food Hygiene Certificate

### Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

**Essential**

- Good Communication Skills
- Good team worker
- Quick to learn
- Adaptable
- Able to work with minimum supervision
- Use own initiative
- Caring attitude

**Desirable**

- Good organisational skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to meet standards and targets.

## Documents

- [job description (pdf, 92.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10325389)
- [job hazard form (pdf, 374.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10325390)
- [guidance for applicants - afc (pdf, 152.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=672)

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