Job Description

We have 1 vacancy available in the Housekeeping Team at Rye Memorial Hospital, Peasmarsh Road, Rye East Sussex.
15 Hours per week 07.00- 15.00Week 1 : 07.00-15.00 Saturday, SundayWeek 2 : 07.00-15.00 Thursday, FridayThe vacancy works every other weekend, with weekend enhancements paid.
Main duties of the job
The role involves all types of housekeeping duties in a busy Rehab Hospital environment.
The role will work in a team of 5 Housekeepers at the site.
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.
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Details
Date posted
09 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
374-LL0106-C
Job locations
Rye Memorial Hospital
Peasmarsh Road,
Rye
TN31 7UD
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 general education
• Undertake additional training as required in post

Desirable

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• NVQ 1 in relevant subject

Experience
Essential

• Basic Food Hygiene

Desirable

• Manual Handling & Lifting
• Catering Background
• Customer Services
• Cleaning Experience

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential

• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to use own initiative
• Flexible approach
• Caring attitude
• Good communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly within the departmental training programme

Desirable

• Good organisational skills

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Evidence of general education
• Undertake additional training as required in post

Desirable

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• NVQ 1 in relevant subject

Experience
Essential

• Basic Food Hygiene

Desirable

• Manual Handling & Lifting
• Catering Background
• Customer Services
• Cleaning Experience

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential

• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to use own initiative
• Flexible approach
• Caring attitude
• Good communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly within the departmental training programme

Desirable

• Good organisational skills

Skills Required