Hospital Cleaning & Patient Care Assistant

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Braintree; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust invites applications for Domestic Service Assistant at Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust. You will support daily cleaning across wards, clinical areas and hospital corridors in the Braintree Community Hospital site, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety.

You may assist with patient meals and beverages, work as part of a dedicated Hotel Services team, and contribute to a patient‑centred environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in sanitation/cleaning in healthcare setting.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow protocols.
• Good communication with staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of wards, clinical areas, and corridors daily.
• Assist with patient meals and beverage service when required.
• Support infection prevention through cleaning processes and waste management.
• Undertake ad hoc duties to support service provision.
• Provide a catering service to patients when required.
• Promote a positive image of the service.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust invites applications for Domestic Service Assistant at Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust. You will support daily cleaning across wards, clinical areas and hospital corridors in the Braintree Community Hospital site, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety.

You may assist with patient meals and beverages, work as part of a dedicated Hotel Services team, and contribute to a patient‑centred environment.