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Job summary

Main area
Domestic Service
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
32.5 hours per week (Different shift patterns for domestic assistant, weekdays and weekends, covering morning, evening, and night shifts)
Job ref
390-EFM-BA-0827
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Basildon
Town
Basildon
Salary
£24,465 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/07/2025 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Domestic Assistant

Band 2

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

 

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application!

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience in a cleaning or domestic role, in a healtcare
Desirable criteria
  • flexibility

IT Skills

Essential criteria
  • IT Skills
Desirable criteria
  • Physical Fitness

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nancy Sawyer
Job title
Operational Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01268 524900
Additional information

8244 ext 

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