# Domestic Assisstant - Higher Level

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Northumbria House
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Estates and facilities
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £25,272 pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent: 24 hours per week
- **Employment type:** Part time, Flexible working, 24 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-01T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-16T14:25:56.478Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Tyne_Wear/Hexham/Northumbria_Healthcare_NHCT_Northumbria_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Endoscopy_Community_Dental_Service/Endoscopy_Community_Dental_Service-v8317299
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8317299?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### 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.

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Previous domestic experience

**Desirable**

- Customer Service training

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Basic Numerate & Literate Skills

**Desirable**

- NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

## Documents

- [trust compact (pdf, 515.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3037)
- [guidance for applicants (pdf, 1.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2867)
- [northumbria privacy policy (pdf, 520.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1899)
- [anc0238 jd&ps domestic assistant - higher level (pdf, 200.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10686179)

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