Domestic Assistant | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,465 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Basildon, SS16 5NL |
| Company: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7818922/390-EFM-BA-EVENT2026-A |
Summary
Estates and Facilities Recruitment Event
Hours: Various shift patterns available.
Domestic Assistant ( Basildon and Southend Site )
Please specify in your supporting statement your site preference.
The Domestic Assistant plays a crucial role in maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Responsibilities include cleaning and sanitising patient areas, communal spaces, and restrooms, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Domestic Assistants also assist with the proper disposal of waste, restocking supplies, and reporting any maintenance issues to ensure that the facility operates smoothly. Their work directly contributes to patient comfort and safety, making it an essential position within the healthcare team.
*No VISA sponsorship available for these roles.*
The interview day for this vacancy is Saturday 7th March 2026
• Ensure duties identified on the ward/department-cleaning schedule are completed.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness within the environment in accordance with Trust Policies
• Ensure work requests are dealt with promptly and efficiently and meet the needs of the wards/departments
• Ensure wards/departments are maintained free of dust, dirt and moisture through the process of daily and periodic cleaning
• Ensure transfer of infection is prevented by the additional process of effective terminal cleaning of patient bed areas
• Ensure wards/departments are maintained free from excessive refuse and kept tidy and presentable at all times
• Ability to complete rectification sheets in a timely manner.
• To report all environmental issues to the Estates Helpdesk and complete the 1234 Book at ward level.
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.
Please find attached the job description
We look forward to receiving your application.
No VISA sponsorship available for these roles.
This advert closes on Sunday 22 Feb 2026