Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent position of Housekeeper on Courtauld Ward at Braintree Community Hospital.
Courtauld ward is an Elective ward specialising in Orthopaedic surgery, with 23 beds.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Main duties of the job
Main duties to include:

• Cleaning within the department
• Ensuring treatment rooms and stores are clean and well stocked
• Ordering supplies
• Stock rotation
• Steam Cleaning
• Audits
• Administration duties including photocopying
• Liaising with estates department regarding maintenanceissues and ward improvements
• Support the team to maintain excellent standards of safety and cleanliness on the ward

About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing 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
Details
Date posted
02 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
390-DoM-BR-3351-A
Job locations
Braintree
Chadwick Drive
Braintree
CM7 2AL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship for this role. Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship for this role.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

• Understands risk assessments
• Experience with information governance

Desirable

• Previous stores/stocks managing experience

Skills
Essential

• Computer literate
• Good communication

Experience
Essential

• Ability to manage workload in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• NHS experience

Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

• Understands risk assessments
• Experience with information governance

Desirable

• Previous stores/stocks managing experience

Skills
Essential

• Computer literate
• Good communication

Experience
Essential

• Ability to manage workload in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• NHS experience

Skills Required