(**) Domestic service assistant

VerseOne Group; Braintree; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Hotel Services assistant at Braintree Community Hospital. The role covers day-to-day cleanliness across wards and clinical areas, with a 12-hour week pattern (07:00–13:00, Saturday and Sunday).

Salary is £25,272 per annum pro rata for part-time hours. You will join a dedicated hotel services team delivering a high-quality, patient-focused cleaning and catering support, while complying with COSHH, safety and infection control

Responsibilities

• To participate fully in the review and development of services to improve both quality and efficiency.
• Wards/Departments are maintained free of dust, dirt and moisture through the process of daily and periodic cleaning.
• Transfer of infection is prevented by the additional process of effective termination cleaning of patient bed areas.
• Wards/departments are maintained free from excessive refuse and kept tidy and presentable at all times.
• Ensure duties identified on the ward/department cleaning schedule are completed.
• Comply with COSHH regulations.
• Ensure compliance with all aspects of Health and Safety legislation and the correct use of personal protective equipment.

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the country, following the merger of Mid Essex, Basildon and Southend hospitals in April 2020.

Main area Hotel Services - Domestic Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 12 hours per week (07:00 - 13:00 - 6 hrs per day, Saturday and Sunday) Job ref 390-BR-EFM-4954

Site Braintree Town Braintree Salary £25,272 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 18/10/2026 23:59

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the onlyacute 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

The post holder will be responsible for day-to-day upkeep of the cleanliness as set out in the cleaning schedule. These areas may include ward areas, clinical areas, and hospital corridors, also associated areas across the Braintree Community Hospital site. The post may require assisting with the patients meal and beverage service.The post is part of a team, working within an integrated Hotel Services department, offering a high quality, flexible and customer focused service.

Main duties of the job

To participate fully in the review and development of services to improve both quality and efficiency.

Wards/Departments are maintained free of dust, dirt and moisture through the process of daily and periodic cleaning.

Transfer of infection is prevented by the additional process of effective termination cleaning of patient bed areas.

Wards/departments are maintained free from excessive refuse and kept tidy and presentable at all times .

Ensure duties identified on the ward/department cleaning schedule are completed.

Comply with C.O.S.H.H regulations.

Ensure compliance with all aspects of Health and Safety legislation and the correct use of personal protective equipment.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Assist in the promotion and use of sustainable products.

To participate fully in the review and development of services to improve both quality and efficiency.

Communicate with other team members via verbal or written communication skills

Promote a positive image of yourself and the service.

Observe safe, correct use and care of equipment and report any defects.

Work requests are dealt with promptly and efficiently and meet the needs of the wards/departments.

Wards/Departments are maintained free of dust, dirt and moisture through the process of daily and periodic cleaning.

Transfer of infection is prevented by the additional process of effective termination cleaning of patient bed areas.

Wards/departments are maintained free from excessive refuse and kept tidy and presentable at all times.

Any other reasonable ad hoc duties as required for service provision.

Provide a catering service to the patients as and when required.

Promote positive feedback for other service users, by providing the highest standard of cleaning.

Ensure duties identified on the ward/department cleaning schedule are completed.

Comply with C.O.S.H.H regulations.

Ensure compliance with all aspects of Health and Safetylegistation and the correct use of personal protective equipment.

To use all cleaning equipment and products in accordance with the manufacturers instruction.

To be aware of patients dietary needs and to ensure all needs/requests are met.

To understand and use the National Colour Coding Scheme.

Report any defects, breakages or hazards to the Supervisor.

To replenish stock of cleaning materials as required.

Accurate completion of time sheets and cleaning schedules.

To complete all mandatory training and use skills learnt in the workplace.

You must be able to work alone or as part of a team and have a flexible approach to your work.

The postholder will be required to support the supervisor and manager to promote good customer/patient relations.

To observe and adhere to all Trust and Departmental policies, procedures and Standing

Financial Instructions.

Ensure adherence to hygienic and safe working practices and regulations, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, keeping the environment in a safe and tidy manner.

Attend training sessions and departmental meetings as a when required.

Be flexible to other duties, appropriate to the grade that will facilitate the smooth running of the department and associated areas.

Person specification

HACCAP

• Experience

Food safety

• Experience in food handling

COSHH

• Knowledge

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesnt accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.