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Bank Domestic Assistant Band 2
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 2440255
Job summary
As a Domestic (Facilities Services) Assistant Band 2, you will be an active team member working closely with colleagues, team leaders, nursing staff, department staff and site managers to achieve and maintain a safe, clean and hygienic environment for all our patients, visitors and staff.Ensuring the service is carried out in a professional, efficient, friendly and polite manner, and that all appropriate materials and equipment are used in conjunction with COSHH, Health and Safety Legislation, Trust, NPSA and local policies as well as complying with the latest Infection control policies at all times.
Successful candidates will be expected to work across the trust in line with Trust's shared commitments.
**VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE**
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be expected to consistently demonstrate behaviours aligned to the Trust's shared commitments, embedding compassion, inclusion, integrity and excellence in their day-to-day practice.
We are looking for Domestic Assistants to work the following shifts:
- 6.00am - 2.00pm
- 2.00pm - 10.00pm
- 5.00pm - 8.00pm
- 6.00pm - 9.00pm
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Attend, where requested all audits relating to quality control for domestic and food services.
2.Fully comply with all aspects of the Trusts time and attendance systems and reporting absence in the correct manner.
3.You may be required to have contact with patients, to assist with non-clinical needs and to communicate concerns to nursing staff. This would be either as part of your standard duties or where cover is needed due to service needs, planned/unplanned absences.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JD & PS
About us
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion.
If you have good communication skills, and work well in a fast paced environment, the Royal Free welcomes your application.
Details
Date posted
21 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£16.01 to £20.31 an hour Hourly Paid
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
391-3981-BANK
Job locations
The Royal Free Hospital & TRUSTWIDE
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES
1.Undertake all general cleaning duties to a high standard within your daily assigned areas.
2.High and low dusting of all surfaces to include furniture, fixtures and fittings, bed frames, examination couches, curtain rails and lampshades.
3.Cleaning of all doors, internal glass, and spot cleaning of walls, partitions and mirrors.
4.Cleaning of sanitary areas, to include sinks, showers, baths, WCs and sluice rooms.
5.Cleaning of floor areas, to include sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and buffing using various floor machines.
PERFORMANCE,RISK & INCIDENT REPORTING
1.Everyone is responsible for communicating accidents and risks in accordance with the Trusts policies. This will include informing the ward sister or charge nurse of issues within wards.
2.Be aware of and comply with the Trusts Health, Safety and Risk policies; reporting any issues or concerns to the relevant team leader.
PATIENT & VISITOR FOCUSED RESPONSIBILITIES
1.To take full responsibility for a high standard of personal hygiene and to maintain a clean and tidy appearance.
2.To wear your uniform and protective equipment as provided. You should wear safe, comfortable footwear and minimal jewellery and satisfy the requirements of the Trusts uniform policy, i.e. bare below the elbows.
3.You are expected to be polite, considerate and respectful to all patients, relatives, visitors and staff at all times, considering the impact upon the patients experience.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JD & PS
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES
1.Undertake all general cleaning duties to a high standard within your daily assigned areas.
2.High and low dusting of all surfaces to include furniture, fixtures and fittings, bed frames, examination couches, curtain rails and lampshades.
3.Cleaning of all doors, internal glass, and spot cleaning of walls, partitions and mirrors.
4.Cleaning of sanitary areas, to include sinks, showers, baths, WCs and sluice rooms.
5.Cleaning of floor areas, to include sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and buffing using various floor machines.
PERFORMANCE,RISK & INCIDENT REPORTING
1.Everyone is responsible for communicating accidents and risks in accordance with the Trusts policies. This will include informing the ward sister or charge nurse of issues within wards.
2.Be aware of and comply with the Trusts Health, Safety and Risk policies; reporting any issues or concerns to the relevant team leader.
PATIENT & VISITOR FOCUSED RESPONSIBILITIES
1.To take full responsibility for a high standard of personal hygiene and to maintain a clean and tidy appearance.
2.To wear your uniform and protective equipment as provided. You should wear safe, comfortable footwear and minimal jewellery and satisfy the requirements of the Trusts uniform policy, i.e. bare below the elbows.
3.You are expected to be polite, considerate and respectful to all patients, relatives, visitors and staff at all times, considering the impact upon the patients experience.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JD & PS
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous cleaning experience
Desirable
- Experience of using buffing machine/hanging curtains
Skills and aptitude
Essential
- To be able to follow instructions, policies and procedures
- Ability to respond to customer request in a polite, efficient manner
Desirable
- Effective communication skills
- NVQ level 2 Cleaning and Support Services Skills
Royal Free Shared Commitments
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust's Shared Commitments
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Understand need for confidentiality
- Understand requirements of the post
- Ability to deal with unpleasant situations e.g. Blood, Vomit
- Ability to work in High-Risk Areas, Mental Health & special needs
- Flexible/Reliable
- To be able to work as part of a team or own initiative
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous cleaning experience
Desirable
- Experience of using buffing machine/hanging curtains
Skills and aptitude
Essential
- To be able to follow instructions, policies and procedures
- Ability to respond to customer request in a polite, efficient manner
Desirable
- Effective communication skills
- NVQ level 2 Cleaning and Support Services Skills
Royal Free Shared Commitments
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust's Shared Commitments
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Understand need for confidentiality
- Understand requirements of the post
- Ability to deal with unpleasant situations e.g. Blood, Vomit
- Ability to work in High-Risk Areas, Mental Health & special needs
- Flexible/Reliable
- To be able to work as part of a team or own initiative
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
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Free Hospital & TRUSTWIDE
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Free Hospital & TRUSTWIDE
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom