Domestic Assistant – Higher level
The closing date is 05 July 2026
We are looking for a friendly, flexible and conscientious person with a love of cleaning to join our small team of Domestic Assistants at Alnwick Infirmary.
This position is to work 24 hrs per week, usually as 4 x 6 hr shifts. Shifts worked are usually either 7am – 1pm or 1pm – 7pm and will include working a share of weekends and Bank Holidays. Shifts worked on weekend or Bank Holiday dates are paid at an enhanced rate. Other hours may also be available.
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
Quite simply, the NHS could not function without our Domestics! Every single service in the Trust relies on domestics to keep the place clean and safe for patients, visitors and staff. You’ll be part of a team striving to maintain the highest cleanliness standards in wards, departments, corridors and offices, and in doing so making a real difference to the NHS.
Job responsibilities
- 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.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
- Knowledge of cleaning products i.e. COSHH
Qualifications & Experience
- Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate or must be achieved within 6 months of start date
- Basic Numerate & Literate Skills
- 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.
Employer name
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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