Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Domestic Assistant – Higher Level

The closing date is 19 November 2025

Job summary

We are looking to appoint two highly enthusiastic domestic assistant to join our team at Northumbria Emergency Care Hospital, working in the Operating Department.

It is essential that you have effective communication skills both written and verbal.
1 X 1400 to 2200 hours set twilight hours over 5 days
1 X flexible am/pm rota
Previous domestic experience is essential.
Experience within the healthcare setting is essential.

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

"Please note, for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed documentation required beforehand, as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made."

Main duties of the job

To ensure the operating theatres and surrounding areas are clean using specialised equipment (i.e. scrubber, pick up, buffer) and renewing disposables where necessary.

About us

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.

Date posted

06 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

319-7582172GH

Job locations

The Northumbria Hospital

Northumbria Way

Cramlington

NE23 6NZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

To clean operating theatres and the surrounding department. To act as a porter to take the patient to and from the operating theatres as necessary
Cleaning of floor areas as scheduled by means of vacuuming, mopping, buffing and spray cleaning
Undertake deep cleans in areas where infection is present
Cleaning of the operating theatres including canopies
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
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 Department 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

To clean operating theatres and the surrounding department. To act as a porter to take the patient to and from the operating theatres as necessary
Cleaning of floor areas as scheduled by means of vacuuming, mopping, buffing and spray cleaning
Undertake deep cleans in areas where infection is present
Cleaning of the operating theatres including canopies
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
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 Department 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic COSHH and Health & Safety Training 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)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic COSHH and Health & Safety Training 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)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Northumbria Hospital

Northumbria Way

Cramlington

NE23 6NZ

Employer's website

https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Northumbria Hospital

Northumbria Way

Cramlington

NE23 6NZ

Employer's website

https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)