Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Housekeeper - Emergency Department

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Job summary

Our Emergency department are looking for a flexible, hardworking, and willing Housekeeper to join its friendly, supportive 'ED family' to become an integral member of the team to facilitate a clean and safe Emergency Department environment.

As our Housekeeper you will be required to work 37.5 hrs per week including weekend and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

On a daily basis, you will liaise with the matron/senior nurse on duty and nursing staff to identify and undertake all non-clinical tasks, to establish a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere and environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Your role will be to keep our environment clean, tidy, stocked and facilitate refreshments for our patients to facilitate a clean and safe ward environment.

You will be required to maintain good levels of communication with the Unit team , patients and all other members of the MDT teams and to act in a courteous and appropriate manner with patients and relatives.

The job description is not exhaustive and requires the post holder to be flexible to meet the needs of the developing service.

About us

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

Date posted

06 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-DoM-BA-3287

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon Hospital

SS16 5NL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you willing, flexible and hardworking, the we want to hear from you?

Please see the attached JD for further details of this exciting role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you willing, flexible and hardworking, the we want to hear from you?

Please see the attached JD for further details of this exciting role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with the public
Experience of working in a team

Desirable

Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Skills

Essential

Evidence of ability to communicate well in application form
Customer service skills

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with the public
Experience of working in a team

Desirable

Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Skills

Essential

Evidence of ability to communicate well in application form
Customer service skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon Hospital

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon Hospital

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)