Rapid Response Team Assistant | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 31 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,465 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 November 2025 |
| Location: | Eastbourne, BN27 7RD |
| Company: | ESHT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7563347/374-LCLL0125 |
Summary
We currently have a vacancy for a Rapid Response Team Assistant within the Housekeeping department at Eastbourne District General Hospital.
This position plays a vital role within hospital with supporting the turnaround of beds in a timely fashion to help the patient flow within the hospital.
We are looking for applicants with knowledge of specialist cleaning and with the ability to use industrial cleaning equipment. This is a very physically demanding job with very high standards to be achieved. You will also need to be able to work under pressure and find challenges rewarding.
Successful applicants will provide support in keeping the environment clean and comfortable for patients as well as carrying out deep cleans on wards and departments throughout the hospital.
37.5 hours per week, rota covers 24 hour period you will be expected to be flexible to work mornings, afternoons, evening & nights, including weekends & bank holidays to support cover within the team
Post 1 : 37.5 hours per week, night work, shifts to be discussed at interview
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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This advert closes on Friday 14 Nov 2025
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