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Job summary

Main area
Estastes and Ancillary
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 20 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job ref
390-EFM-BA-0865
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
21/11/2025 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Domestic Housekeeper - Accommodation

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

Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Domestic Housekeeper - Accommodation.

 

You will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of the cleanliness in specific area as set out in the cleaning schedule. These areas will include all communal areas, residents rooms, vacates, family accommodation, on call accommodation.

 

The post is part of a team working within an integrated Hotel Services department, offering a high quality, flexible and customer focused service.

Main duties of the job

·       Ensure duties identified on the cleaning schedule are completed. (Ovens, Hobs, Microwaves, Kettles, Toasters, Fridge/freezers).

·       Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and protocols.

·       Comply with C.O.S.H.H regulations.

·       Ensure compliance with all aspects of Health & Safety legislation and the correct use of personal protective equipment.

·       To comply with Directives on Fire Regulations.

·       Vacate cleans which includes rooms, family accommodation and communal areas as per designated vacate form.

·       Walls, doors, door frames, radiators.

·       Mirrors and internal glazing including partitions.

·       Vacuuming/sweeping/mopping/scrubbing/carpet machine of all floor types.

·       Dusting high/low ledges and surfaces.

·       Dispensers i.e. soap, hand towels.  

·       Waste bins - emptying and cleaning.

·       Remove and replace curtains as required. 

·       Bathroom, Bath, showers, sinks and toilets.

·       Replenishment of soap, handtowels, toilet rolls and sanitizer.

·       Change and make beds.

·       Deliver Post.

·       Monthly test of smoke/carbon monoxide alarms as and when requested.

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

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 criteria
  • Previous experience carrying out cleaning duties within an organisation
Desirable criteria
  • Advantageous previous cleaning experience within hotel services

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of COSHH and H&S

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold Awardhttps://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

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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
Rachael Durell
Job title
Senior Accommodation Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0300 443 5821
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