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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Accommodation Housekeeping Assistant

The closing date is 27 October 2025

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Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the small accommodation housekeeping team, responsible for cleaning the doctor and nurses residential accommodation on the Conquest Hospital site

Hours of post: Monday to Friday 1100 to 1500 some flexibility could be possible.

Main duties of the job

1. Cleaning of all communal areas within staff accommodation which include kitchens and bathrooms, lounge and hallway/stairwells.

2. Making beds when residents vacate or there is a room changeover.

3. To clean all furniture and fittings, including skirting's', radiators, carpets etc.

4. Removal and disposal of refuse, replenish disposal bags, paper towels, toilet rolls.

5. Collecting and bagging up used linen.

6. To undertake specialist/isolation cleans as necessary following Control of Infection Policy.

7. Maintaining cleaning equipment in a good condition.8. To observe Health & Safety procedures as laid down in hospital policy.

9. To maintain the highest possible standard of hygiene and safety within area of work following department guidelines.

10. Any other duties as required.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Details

Date posted

13 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-CFLL14-A

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards on Sea

TN37 7RD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

For any further questions or queries, please contact the appointed manager of the vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

For any further questions or queries, please contact the appointed manager of the vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general level of education including Maths and English

Desirable

  • Evidence of continued professional development NVQ 1 & 2 level

Experience

Essential

  • Previous cleaning experience
  • Previous experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

  • Manual Handling & Lifting
  • Specialist Cleaning Skills

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills both verbal and non-verbal
  • Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
  • Quick to learn
  • Able to work with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to use own initiative.

Desirable

  • Control of Infection Skills

Other

Essential

  • Flexibility
  • Physically Fit
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general level of education including Maths and English

Desirable

  • Evidence of continued professional development NVQ 1 & 2 level

Experience

Essential

  • Previous cleaning experience
  • Previous experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

  • Manual Handling & Lifting
  • Specialist Cleaning Skills

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills both verbal and non-verbal
  • Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
  • Quick to learn
  • Able to work with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to use own initiative.

Desirable

  • Control of Infection Skills

Other

Essential

  • Flexibility
  • Physically Fit

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards on Sea

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards on Sea

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Accommodation Officer

Katherine Watts

katherine.watts1@nhs.net

03001315642

Details

Date posted

13 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-CFLL14-A

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards on Sea

TN37 7RD


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