• Job Description

  Req#: C9374-26-0058?language=en&page=118&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are recruiting a number of position -

  Position 1 - 22.5 hours per week

  Position 2 - 21 hours per week

  Position 3 - 13 hours per week

  We are seeking Housekeeping Assistants to join our Housekeeping Department at the Conquest Hospital. Duties are to provide a high level of cleaning of the wards/departments which will include damp dusting, wet/dry mopping of the floors, some use of floor maintenance equipment, cleaning of the area kitchen and bathrooms and disposal of waste. You will also be a valued part of the service that delivers food and beverages to the patients.

  Main duties of the job

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

  About us

  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.

  Statement on the Use of AI

  We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.

  Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

  We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

  Details

  Date posted

  28 January 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £24,465 a year per annum, pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  374-LC1526

  Job locations

  Conquest Hospital

  The Ridge

  St. Leonards-On-Sea

  TN37 7RD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the job description attached.

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

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the job description attached.

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

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Evidence of good general education
  • Basic Food Hygiene awareness

  Desirable

  • NVQ 2 in cleaning
  • Food Hygiene Certificate

  Experience

  Essential

  • Customer service
  • Cleaning experience / knowledge

  Desirable

  • Health and safety
  • COSHH

  Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

  Essential

  • Good Communication Skills
  • Good team worker
  • Quick to learn

  Desirable

  • Good organisational skills
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Able to meet standards and targets.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Evidence of good general education
  • Basic Food Hygiene awareness

  Desirable

  • NVQ 2 in cleaning
  • Food Hygiene Certificate

  Experience

  Essential

  • Customer service
  • Cleaning experience / knowledge

  Desirable

  • Health and safety
  • COSHH

  Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

  Essential

  • Good Communication Skills
  • Good team worker
  • Quick to learn

  Desirable

  • Good organisational skills
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Able to meet standards and targets.

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

  Address

  Conquest Hospital

  The Ridge

  St. Leonards-On-Sea

  TN37 7RD

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

  Address

  Conquest Hospital

  The Ridge

  St. Leonards-On-Sea

  TN37 7RD

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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