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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Patient Services Assistant - Evening Shifts

The closing date is 02 March 2026

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Job summary

Estates and Facilities Recruitment Event

Catering - Evenings

Hours:16:30 - 19:30

  • Weekday Evenings
  • Weekend Evenings

Patient Services Assistant ( Basildon Site Only)

As a Patient Services Assistant you will be responsible for working with the ward/dept. team to develop and maintain the patient environment by: The day-to-day upkeep of the cleanliness in specific area as set out in the cleaning schedule.

These areas may include ward areas, clinical areas, hospital corridors and associated areas across the Basildon & Thurrock Hospital sites.

Providing a helpful and courteous beverage and meal service to meet the needs of the patients and all service users within the unit.

*No VISA sponsorship available for these roles.*

The interview day for this vacancy is Saturday 7th March 2026

Main duties of the job

  • Assist patients with menu selection, taking into account medical/ dietary/cultural and/or religious/ choices, ensuring appropriate meals are ordered.
  • To check that correct orders, including special diets, are received on the meal trolley
  • Work closely with the ward staff/ housekeeper/ hostess to ensure that all patients' dietary needs are met
  • Undertake preparation and presentation of meals and distribute out to patients accordingly
  • Clear trays
  • Report any problems to the Nurse in Charge.
  • Liaise fully with the Catering Department and Nurse in Charge to facilitate seamless catering service at ward level.
  • To be familiar with and observe the Catering Department's "Codes of Practice" Policy Manual.
  • Attend training courses and meetings as required
  • Adhere to the Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995.
  • To report all environmental issues to the Estates Helpdesk and complete the 1234 Book at ward level.

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.

Details

Date posted

25 February 2026

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, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

390-EFM-BA-EVENT2026

Job locations

Basildon

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached the job description

We look forward to receiving your application.

Kindly note that only evening shifts are available for this role.

No VISA sponsorship available for these roles.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached the job description

We look forward to receiving your application.

Kindly note that only evening shifts are available for this role.

No VISA sponsorship available for these roles.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Good literacy skills demonstrated on application form

Desirable

  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with general public

Desirable

  • Previous work experience in a healthcare environment desired but not essential as full training will be provided
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Good literacy skills demonstrated on application form

Desirable

  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with general public

Desirable

  • Previous work experience in a healthcare environment desired but not essential as full training will be provided

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Basildon

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

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Recruitment Advisor

Amber Harty

amber.harty@nhs.net

03004432031

Details

Date posted

25 February 2026

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, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

390-EFM-BA-EVENT2026

Job locations

Basildon

Basildon

SS16 5NL


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