Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of cleaning which includes mopping, hoovering and dusting
- Knowldege and Skills
Understanding of importance of cleanliness in health care environment
- Knowldege and Skills
General awareness of safety
- Knowldege and Skills
Good organisational skills
- Training and Qualifications
Ability to demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
Please note that this job does not meet the salary or skill level requirements for work visa sponsorship and as such we will be unable to progress your application if you do not have the right to work in the UK.
- Early morning and afternoon shifts are available to assist with cleaning across services on site.
- Opportunity for flexibility and job sharing to be discussed at interview.
Include in your supporting information 'which personal attributes you feel you would bring to this team' Max 50 words.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is recruiting for a Domestic Assistant based at Bridgnorth Hospital. Working as a Domestic Assistant you will be maintaining the high levels of cleanliness throughout the hospital, whilst adhering to relevant policies and procedures.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individuals who are reliable, flexible, well organised, self-motivated, has good interpersonal communication skills and is able to work effectively alone and as part of a team.
Main duties of the job
- Completing cleaning schedules on a daily basis.
- Ensuring the correct use of mechanical cleaning equipment
- Ensuring stock is maintained, ensure the correct use of cleaning materials.
Uniform, as provided, must be worn at all times in the hospital environment and must not be worn to and from work. A high standard of personal hygiene must be obtained.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
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 Assistant - Bridgnorth Community Hospital with Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust in Oswestry, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Domestic assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum/pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: Bank also available. The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.
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