House Keeper | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,465 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | Court Road, CM1 7ET |
| Company: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7713314/390-DoM-BR-3748 |
Summary
Broomfield Hospital Writtle Ward team are looking for an enthusiastic Housekeeper to join their team. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skill and be able to work as part of a team.
The housekeeper will form an essential part of the team in supporting of keeping the ward clean and tidy and to a high standard. The House keeper with support with maintaining stock levels and maintaining standards of cleanliness in the department.
·Assist with appropriate storage of patient property and recording in line with Trust policy
·Ensure that all decontamination equipment e.g. Clinell wipes, aprons and gloves are re-stocked as appropriate.
·Facilitate the upholding of best practice with infection control policies and procedures.
·Maintain and clean privacy screens and manual handling equipment
·To ensure that monitoring equipment and suction is kept clean and dust free
·To assist with the cleaning of wheelchairs
·To assist under supervision with the cleaning and stocking of the medication dispensing areas
·respond to any reasonable request from the Nurse in charge/ Matrons.
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.
·Communicates in a way which recognises difference and ensures that people feel included and their individual communication needs are met.
·Communicates with colleagues on day to day matters in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
·Communicates with staff from other departments e.g. maintenance staff and delivery staff on day to day matters in a professional and courteous manner at all times. · Actively participates in team meetings.
·Communicates compassionately with patients and carers at all times, even when patients or carers may display challenging behaviour.
1. Analytical and Planning
Reports general maintenance requirements to the nurse in charge.
·Reports incidents via the Trust Datix system as instructed by nurse in charge.
·Undertakes any additional administrative tasks in relation to own work as required by.
1. Clinical Duties
Cleaning Responsibilities
·Cleans clinical and non-clinical areas.
·Undertakes deep-cleaning of clinical areas.
·Undertakes addition deep-cleaning of any clinical or non-clinical areas as required. · Follows work schedule but may be required to reprioritise tasks according to the urgency of the task and the availability of the work area.
·Maintain a safe environment by utilising available signage when undertaking cleaning tasks.
·To ensure that all stock trollies are cleaned, stocked and ensure stock rotation throughout the department.·To ensure that workstations across the department are clean and tidy
·Clean and stock cubicles in between each patient and make trolleys clean and safe, including changing sharps bins as per Trust policy.
·Ensure the department looks tidy.
·Ensure Linen trolley is kept clean and that it is stocked throughout the day
·Decontaminate equipment after use as per local procedures, ensure stored and charging; reporting any faulty equipment.
·Assist with appropriate storage of patient property and recording in line with Trust policy
·Ensure that all decontamination equipment e.g. Clinell wipes, aprons and gloves are re-stocked as appropriate.
·Facilitate the upholding of best practice with infection control policies and procedures.
·Maintain and clean privacy screens and manual handling equipment
·To ensure that monitoring equipment and suction is kept clean and dust free
·To assist with the cleaning of wheelchairs
·To assist under supervision with the cleaning and stocking of the medication dispensing areas
·respond to any reasonable request from the Nurse in charge/ Matrons.
1. Policy and Service Development
Comply with the terms of the contract of employment and the Trust Values and Behaviours.
·Be aware of, comply with and keep up to date with all Trust Policies and Procedures and other communications relevant to the role.
·Fully participate in annual appraisal and appraisal reviews.
·Maintain up to date knowledge and competency in the skills required to perform safely and effectively in the role. Undertake relevant training (including statutory and mandatory training) and be responsible for personal development agreed with the line manager and in line with the requirements of the AFC Knowledge and Skills Framework.
·Comply with the Trust’s Information Governance Policies and maintain confidentiality of information at all times in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
·Comply with the Trust’s Health and Safety Policy and risk management procedures and report as necessary any untoward incident or hazardous event in accordance with local procedure.
·Carry out the duties of the post with due regard to the Equality and Diversity Policy. · Comply with the Trust’s Infection Control Policies as appropriate to the role.
·Comply with the Safeguarding of Children and Adults policies and protocols as appropriate to the role.
This advert closes on Saturday 28 Feb 2026