Job summary
- Main area
- Estate and Facilities
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 374-LC6126
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Conquest Hospital
- Town
- Hastings
- Salary
- £24,465 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
NSC Environmental Auditor
NHS AfC: Band 2
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Job overview
Are you passionate about high-quality care environments and motivated by supporting safe, clean and well-maintained clinical areas? We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable NSC Environmental Auditor to join our Hotel Services team within East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
In this key role, you will help ensure our hospitals provide a safe, clan and compliant environment for patients, staff and visitors. Working closely with the Infection Prevention & Control Team, Ward and Department Managers, and Estates & Facilities colleagues. You will carry out environmental audits, support quality improvement activity, and provide accurate and timely reporting across our sites.
Working for our organisation
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
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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.
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Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- Good general standard of general education including Maths and English
Desirable criteria
- ECDL or similar IT qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous working experience with demonstrable transferrable skills
- Recent keyboard and computer experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within Healthcare Services
- Ability and knowledge of quality control/assessing and ability of using monitoring tools after training
Skills
Essential criteria
- Computer skills to include database and spreadsheets.
- Good communication and literacy skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative/autonomously.
- Ability to follow procedures.
- Flexible and able to meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to work well within a team
- Knowledge of quality controls/monitoring systems
Desirable criteria
- Site Knowledge an advantage
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amanda Howell
- Job title
- Site Operational Manager - Facilities
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 131 4500
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