Rapid Response Team Assistant

at  East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

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 Shifts to be discussed at interview
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.
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