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Domestic Assisstant - Higher Level
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 6 day(s) ago
Reference: 2432350
Job summary
To maintain the standard of cleanliness as specified throughout the designated work area by means of approved cleaning methods.
To work with the team to provide domestic cover to the Dental Department and Endoscopy as required.
Main duties of the job
Maintain the standard of cleanliness as specified throughout the designated work area by means of approved cleaning methods.
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, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.
Details
Date posted
16 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
319-8317299JA
Job locations
Hexham General Hospital
Corbridge Road
Hexham
NE46 1QJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Able to complete a range of routine work proceedures 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
- 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 ant 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 dept.
- Any other duties as deemed appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Able to complete a range of routine work proceedures 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
- 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 ant 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 dept.
- Any other duties as deemed appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Numerate & Literate Skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Previous domestic experience
Desirable
- Customer Service training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Numerate & Literate Skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Previous domestic experience
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.
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hexham General Hospital
Corbridge Road
Hexham
NE46 1QJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hexham General Hospital
Corbridge Road
Hexham
NE46 1QJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)