Job summary
- Main area
- Surgery
- Grade
- band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (weekdays and week ends)
- Job ref
- 390-DoM-BA-1213
- 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
- 14/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

House Keeper
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 Housekeeper.
You will work as an integral part of the ward team and be responsible for the coordination of all patient facilities and services in the ward. The main priority will be to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment for all service users.
The main elements of the role are ensuring the delivery of cleaning and minor maintenance, together with other specific tasks to meet individual patients needs, as determined by the ward manager.
You will be required to work closely with contractors and support services and departments. They will monitor quality standards and rectify deficiencies.Your will also be responsible for the ordering and storage of ward supplies.
Main duties of the job
Ensure compliance with all Trust policies / procedures and confidentiality at all times.
Any other appropriate duty which is consistent with grade and patient nutrition.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness within the environment in accordance with Trust Policies Report any adverse incidents that occur within the Unit to the Senior Nurse, as per Trust Guidelines
Assist the nursing staff by carrying out errands such as delivering/collecting items from other departments
Assist in the organisation of the ward on a day to day basis by maintaining adequate supplies of stores, catering equipment, linen and other necessary equipment. Ensure professional appearance at all times, to service users, visitors and staff Maintain confidentiality at all times
Remain up-to-date with changes to service user needs
To assist, with supervision, in the preparation of information/educational resources for patients and relatives in hospital, aiming to encourage independence and promote health for all service users.
To assist in the collection of service user experience feedback
To ensure that all Trust policies, protocols and procedures are adhered to by all staff, any incidents or occurrences to be reported to the Senior Sister as soon as possible.
To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas, within the Division, and other clinical areas within the Trust.
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
Please note - For further details please refer to the job description.
We look forward for your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good Basic Education
Desirable criteria
- GCSE English /NVQ in support services
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Excellent communications skills verbally and written. Ability to work in a busy environment
Desirable criteria
- previous experience in a similar role or acute care environment
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- LUVIMIN SICAT GARCES
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01268524900
- Additional information
ext 1448/ 8390
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