Evening PSA | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Southend University Hospital NHS Trust
Salary:	£24,465 Pro rata for part time staff
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Basildon, SS16 5NL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Jul 2026
Closing date:	6 Aug 2026

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Summary

• As a Patient Services Assistant you will be responsible for working with the ward/dept. team

to develop and maintain the patient environment by:

• The day-to-day upkeep of the cleanliness in specific area as set out in the cleaning

schedule.

• These areas may include ward areas, clinical areas, hospital corridors and associated areas

across the Basildon & Thurrock Hospital sites.

• Providing a helpful and courteous beverage and meal service to meet the needs of the

patients and all service users within the unit.

• Assist patients with menu selection, taking into account medical/ dietary/cultural

and/or religious/ choices, ensuring appropriate meals are ordered.

• To check that correct orders, including special diets, are received on the meal trolley.

• Work closely with the ward staff/ housekeeper/ hostess to ensure that all patients’

dietary needs are met

• Undertake preparation and presentation of meals and distribute out to patients

accordingly

• Clear trays

• Report any problems to the Nurse in Charge.

• Liaise fully with the Catering Department and Nurse in Charge to facilitate seamless

catering service at ward level.

• To be familiar with and observe the Catering Department’s “Codes of Practice” Policy

Manual.

• Attend training courses and meetings as required

• Adhere to the Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being 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.

Key Relationships:

Catering Manager

Catering Supervisor

Ward sisters/managers

All clinical staff

Infection control staff

GENERAL STATEMENT

This advert closes on Thursday 16 Jul 2026

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