# Domestic Assistant (Days) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/domestic-assistant-days/d7b90970-1aa4-4e05-b4c7-1808b5fa3835 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/domestic-assistant-days/d7b90970-1aa4-4e05-b4c7-1808b5fa3835.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** West Suffolk Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Domestic assistant - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (7am - 3pm) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-30T08:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-16T10:36:08.417Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Suffolk/Bury_St_Edmunds/West_Suffolk_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Housekeeping/Housekeeping-v8322992 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8322992?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.wsh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview #hellomyname is Chris Giles and I am the Domestic Services Manager at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. Our Domestic Assistants are responsible for contributing to the provision of a clean, safe and comfortable environment for our patients, staff and visitors and we are looking to expand our team. We are looking for staff to work the following shifts:- - hours per week – 7am - 3pm Whilst it would be helpful if you had experience of cleaning within a domestic or commercial environment, full induction and ongoing training will be provided. There is also the opportunity of further training and development. So, if you are a reliable, hardworking individual, have a great eye for detail together with a good level of written and spoken English, then why not come and join our Domestic Services team. PLEASE NOTE This post involves frequent manual handling duties (including lifting, pushing, bending, twisting etc) therefore it is very important that you read the job description for this post before you apply. Sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa not Available Please note that a Certificate of Sponsorship is not available for this position as it does not meet one or more of the required criteria. For more information on eligible roles please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa ### Main duties of the job General tasks - Clean/dry mop floors, spot clean floors and remove spillages. - High and low dusting - Damp dusting furniture, fixtures, fittings and ledges. - High frequency touchpoint cleans - Spot clean internal glass as necessary. - Clean Telephones - Clean wash hand basins, sinks, showers, WC’s and fittings. Replenish supplies - Clean and refill soap dispensers and paper towel holders. - Collect and dispose of rubbish, clean bins - Assist with the serving of patient meals and making of patient drinks. - Routine curtain changes - Clean domestic equipment and storage areas General tasks with further training - Use polishing/scrubbing machines for maintenance of hard floors - Use extraction machine for carpet/upholstery cleaning - Use steam cleaners as required - Use ride on cleaning equipment; sweeper, scrubber dryer, burnisher ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification attached for further information on the job role. ### 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 ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team - Able to work without supervision - Able to work in a demanding environment. - Self-motivated, punctual, reliable, and trustworthy - Adaptable to change - Able to work in a hospital ward environment. - Presentable, polite with a friendly manner. - Flexible approach to working hours/ duties ### Skills & Abilities **Essential** - Good interpersonal and communication skills (written & verbal). - Excellent attention to detail - Good Customer Care skills - Ability to work within tight deadlines - Displays an understanding of the importance of confidentiality. - Able to use cleaning tools and assemble/dismantle cleaning equipment - Able to bend, stretch and lift items and push/move equipment and furniture ensuring correct manual handling techniques are followed. **Desirable** - Basic understanding of using a computer and programs such as Word, Excel & Outlook ### Experience & Knowledge **Essential** - Understanding of National Standard of Cleanliness - Awareness of NHS Colour Coding procedure - Good knowledge of cleaning methods and procedures - COSHH and Health and Safety legislation knowledge. **Desirable** - Awareness of PLACE Inspections - Previous NHS cleaning experience ### Education & Qualification **Essential** - Educated to Level 1 or equivalent experience. ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 1000.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10644812) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.