Housekeeping Assistant

We currently have a vacancy to work within the Housekeeping department at Conquest Hospital.

Housekeepers within the hospital have a key role in our on-going fight against hospital infections & make a useful contribution in the wider care team that supports a patient during their time in hospital.

Various shifts available full and part time - day and evening

Some posts may include weekend working

Duties will include general cleaning of the wards/departments which will include buffing, wet mopping, damp dusting, toilets and disposal of waste. You will also complete the food and beverage service.

The successful applicants will need good communication skills, and experience of working in a similar environment would be desirable.

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.