Job summary
- Main area
- Domestic
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Bank
- Hours
- Flexible working - As and when required
- Job ref
- Bank Domestic Assistant
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- MSE Southend/Basildon/Broomfield
- Town
- Southend
- Salary
- £12.14 Per Hour
- Salary period
- Hourly
- Closing
- 24/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Bank Domestic Assistant - Band 2
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
To maintain the cleanliness of the Ward/Department environment in accordance with the cleaning schedule identified in Mid Essex Hospital Trust and National Specification for Cleanliness Standards guidelines.
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 cleaning duties which will include wet mopping, damp dusting, control sweeping, gum removal, suction cleaning, vacuuming, buffing, scrubbing and sealing of floor, high and low dusting and wall washing.
· Carry out all cleaning duties to the required National specification for Cleanliness (NSC) and ensure all operational documentations are filled in appropriately.
· Attend all mandatory and professional development training as planned and scheduled by the department.
· 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
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest Trust in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon, and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing, and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The many benefits of joining the Mid and South Essex Trust Bank are listed below: Flexible working patterns – including first choice of available Bank shifts – Day / Night / Weekends. Access to the NHS Stakeholder Pension & NHS discounts. Weekly payroll service.
Training and development opportunities including free access to mandatory training. Occupational Health service. 24 hour booking service.
To apply for this opportunity all candidates must have eligibility to work in the UK
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates an awareness of the role requirements
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in a similar role
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Bank Recruitment
- Job title
- Bank Recruitment Team
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03004430160
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