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Job Summary
Do you pride yourself on your cleaning skills and want to use them to make a difference? Are you an enthusiastic team player who can adopt and adhere to our Trust values in all your work - Excellent, Compassionate and Respectful?
Then we invite you to complete the application to become a member of the Domestic Services Team. You will play a key role in ensuring our patients' care and experience is enhanced through creating a clean and comfortable environment, and being a friendly face around the wards and hospitals. If you are a people person, this is a great role for you!
Working both independently and as part of a team is essential. Competency in using handheld devices is desirable, but training will be provided. As part of the Domestic team, you will have access to top-tier training platforms to develop your skills in cleaning.
You will work within a large, diverse workforce to maintain clean environments for the best patient experience.
Shifts available:
Various.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities Include
* Cleaning all areas/wards/departments effectively according to risk ratings and specified frequencies.
* Cleaning infected rooms/areas in line with the Terminal Clean Policy.
* Changing curtains as per the curtain programme or as needed for Terminal and deep clean processes.
* Carrying out all cleaning duties to meet the National specification for cleanliness (NSC) and documenting appropriately.
* Responding to cleaning incidents or emergencies as required.
* Completing scheduled daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning tasks.
About Us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest in the country, serving 1.2 million people with approximately 17,000 staff. We aim to deliver excellent services, improve health and wellbeing, and provide a respectful, vibrant environment for staff development and innovation.
We offer a good working environment with flexible opportunities, and support career development through training and progression.
Job Details
Posted: 22 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £24,169 per year (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Location: Southend, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff on Sea, SS0 0RY
Job Responsibilities
For full details, see the attached job description. We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential): Good education including English and Maths.
Experience (Essential): Previous cleaning work experience.
Desirable: Experience of cleaning in a hospital or healthcare environment.
Additional Requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check for criminal convictions.
Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Further details are available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer Details
Employer: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Southend, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff on Sea, SS0 0RY
Website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk
Additional Information
Applicants will need to present a criminal record certificate from each country of residence in the last 10 years if applicable.
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