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Job requirements
Essential
2 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Previous domestic experience
- Qualifications
Basic Numerate & Literate Skills
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Customer Service training
- Qualifications
NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent
- Qualifications
GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
Job overview
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Domestic Assisstant - Higher Level with Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: 24 hours per week. The application deadline is 01 Nov 2026.
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