Housekeeper - Paediatric Emergency Department

VerseOne Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Basildon is seeking a Housekeeper for the Paediatric Emergency Department to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, families and staff.

You will support the ward with supplies, assist in coordinating with contractors and other departments, and help run the Polly Parrot Parents Accommodation when needed to ensure families have a comfortable stay.

Qualifications

• GCSE English or equivalent; NVQ in support services preferred.
• Good basic education required.
• Previous housekeeping experience in an acute care setting desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness within the environment.
• Order, manage and safely store ward supplies and equipment.
• Assist in running and upkeep of the Polly Parrot Parents Accommodation when required.
• Coordinate with contractors and other hospital departments to assess quality.

Skills

Excellent communication

Ability to work in busy environment

Housekeeper experience in acute care

Education

Good Basic Education

GCSE English /NVQ in support services

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Housekeeper - Paediatric Emergency Department

The closing date is 29 October 2026

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Housekeeper.

As a key member of the team, you will play an essential role in coordinating patient facilities and services, ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment for all service users. Your work will directly support the smooth running of the ward and enhance the experience of patients, visitors and staff.

The core responsibilities of this role include maintaining high standards of cleanliness, carrying out minor maintenance tasks and supporting a range of duties tailored to patients individual needs as directed by the Manager.

You will work closely with contractors, support services and other hospital departments, monitoring quality standards and taking action where required to maintain an excellent environment of care. You will also be responsible for ordering, managing and safely storing ward supplies.

This job will also require that you support with the running and upkeep of the Polly Parrot Parents Accommodation when it is running. This requires keeping the house clean and ensures patient families staying there are positive.

If you are organised, committed and passionate about supporting high-quality patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Ensure compliance with all Trust policies / procedures and confidentiality at all times.

Maintain high standards of cleanliness within the environment in accordance with Trust Policies Report all adverse incidents that occur within the Unit to the Senior Nurse, as per Trust Guidelines.

Assist the nursing staff by carrying out errands such as delivering/collecting items from other departments.

Assist in the organisation of the department on a day to day basis by maintaining adequate supplies of stores, catering equipment, linen and other necessary equipment. Ensure professional appearance at all times, to service users, visitors and staff maintain confidentiality at all times.

Remain up-to-date with changes to service user needs.

To assist, with supervision, in the preparation of information/educational resources for patients and relatives in hospital, aiming to encourage independence and promote health for all service users.

To assist in the collection of service user experience feedback.

To ensure that all Trust policies, protocols and procedures are adhered to by all staff, any incidents or occurrences to be reported to the Senior Sister as soon as possible.

To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas, within the Division, and other clinical areas within the Trust.

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.

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role.

Qualifications

• Good Basic Education.
• GCSE English /NVQ in support services.

Knowledge and experience

• Excellent communication skills verbally and written. Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Previous experience in a similar role or acute care environment - house keeper/domestic/PSA.
• Housekeeper experience within an acute setting.

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 name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£25,272 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)