Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Domestic Assistant

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Job summary

Please note that this job does not meet the salary requirements or the skill level requirements for work visa sponsorship and as such we will be unable to progress your application if you do not have the right to work in the UK.

  • Early morning shifts available to assist with cleaning across services on site.
  • Afternoon and evening shifts available to assist with cleaning across services on site.
  • Opportunity for flexibility and job sharing to be discussed at interview.

Include in your supporting information 'which personal attributes you feel you would bring to this team' Max 50 words.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is recruiting for a Domestic Assistant based at Whitchurch Hospital. Working as a Domestic Assistant you will be maintaining the high levels of cleanliness throughout the hospital, whilst adhering to relevant policies and procedures.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individuals who are reliable, flexible, well organised, self-motivated, has good interpersonal communication skills and is able to work effectively alone and as part of a team.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

  • Completing cleaning schedules on a daily basis.
  • Ensuring the correct use of mechanical cleaning equipment
  • Ensuring stock is maintained, ensure the correct use of cleaning materials.

Uniform, as provided, must be worn at all times in the hospital environment and must not be worn to and from work. A high standard of personal hygiene must be obtained.

About us

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.

Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.

Details

Date posted

04 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

825-6996600-OPS

Job locations

Whitchurch Hospital

Claypit Street

Whitchurch

SY13 1NT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Person Specification

Knowldege and Skills

Essential

  • Understanding of importance of cleanliness in health care environment
  • General awareness of safety
  • Good organisational skills

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of cleaning which includes mopping, hoovering and dusting

Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills
Person Specification

Knowldege and Skills

Essential

  • Understanding of importance of cleanliness in health care environment
  • General awareness of safety
  • Good organisational skills

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of cleaning which includes mopping, hoovering and dusting

Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Address

Whitchurch Hospital

Claypit Street

Whitchurch

SY13 1NT


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Address

Whitchurch Hospital

Claypit Street

Whitchurch

SY13 1NT


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Site, Hotel Services & Admin Manager

Paula Harding

paula.harding1@nhs.net

01948509241

Details

Date posted

04 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

825-6996600-OPS

Job locations

Whitchurch Hospital

Claypit Street

Whitchurch

SY13 1NT


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