Domestic Assistant – Higher Level

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 15 May 2025

Job summary

We are looking to recruit friendly and flexible Domestic Assistants to work within our team at Wansbeck General Hospital.

We have 5 posts available.

Hours of work for these posts will be between 7am and 7pm, Monday - Sunday and will include working a share of weekends and Bank Holiday dates as part of a rota.You will be required to either start a shift at 7amor start later in the day and finish at 7pm, working 5 days out of 7.

Please only apply if you can commit to these shift requirements.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

Our Domestics maintain the standard of cleanliness throughout our hospital, corporate and community settings by means of approved cleaning methods.

The role is to support high standards of care to our patients. You will need to embrace our trust values, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and have a flexible approach to your work.

About us

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.

Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

319-7176082SC

Job locations

Wansbeck General Hospital

Woodhorn Lane

Ashington

NE63 9JJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Maintain the standard of cleanliness as specified throughout the designated work area by means of approved cleaning methods.

Able to complete a range of routine work procedures such as:

Cleaning of floor areas as scheduled by means of vacuuming, mopping, buffing and spray cleaning.

Undertake deep cleans in areas where infection is present.

Removal of rubbish including domestic and clinical waste from designated areas to disposal point.

Cleaning of sanitary areas, toilet, sinks, shower cubicles and staff changing areas.

Damp dusting of all surfaces, ledges, shelves, curtain rails.

Cleaning of internal glass.

Taking down and putting up of curtains.

Scheduled cleaning of chairs.

Scheduled cleaning of carpets.

To wash walls (shoulder height) fitting and windows where required.

Use all equipment and materials in a correct and safe manner.

Report all faults queries or problems to the Ward Manager/Domestic Supervisor.

Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all work areas.

Carry out any urgent spot cleaning and spillage.

Participate in training programmes relevant to efficiency, fire drills, hygiene, the requirements of the health and safety at Work regulations and other courses as deemed necessary for the efficient working of the department.

Any other duties as deemed appropriate.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Maintain the standard of cleanliness as specified throughout the designated work area by means of approved cleaning methods.

Able to complete a range of routine work procedures such as:

Cleaning of floor areas as scheduled by means of vacuuming, mopping, buffing and spray cleaning.

Undertake deep cleans in areas where infection is present.

Removal of rubbish including domestic and clinical waste from designated areas to disposal point.

Cleaning of sanitary areas, toilet, sinks, shower cubicles and staff changing areas.

Damp dusting of all surfaces, ledges, shelves, curtain rails.

Cleaning of internal glass.

Taking down and putting up of curtains.

Scheduled cleaning of chairs.

Scheduled cleaning of carpets.

To wash walls (shoulder height) fitting and windows where required.

Use all equipment and materials in a correct and safe manner.

Report all faults queries or problems to the Ward Manager/Domestic Supervisor.

Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all work areas.

Carry out any urgent spot cleaning and spillage.

Any other duties as deemed appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate or must be achieved within 6 months of start date.
Basic Numerate & Literate Skills

Desirable

NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent
GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Experience and knowledge

Desirable

Customer Service training

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate or must be achieved within 6 months of start date.
Basic Numerate & Literate Skills

Desirable

NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent
GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Experience and knowledge

Desirable

Customer Service training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.