# Domestic Assistant – 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
- **Town:** North Shields
- **Region:** North East and Yorkshire
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Estates and facilities
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £25,272 per rota per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part time, Flexible working, 24 hours per week (Partime)
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-27T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-13T08:22:05.428Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Tyne_Wear/Hexham/Northumbria_Healthcare_NHCT_Northumbria_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Support_services/Support_services-v8124185
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8124185?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are looking to appoint a highly enthusiastic domestic assistant to join our team at Hexham General Hospital, working in both the Community Dental & Oral Surgery Unit and the Endoscopy Department.

- It is essential that you have effective communication skills both written and verbal.
- Previous domestic experience is essential

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received

"Please note, for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed documentation required beforehand, as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made."

### Main duties of the job

Maintain the standard of cleanliness as specified throughout the designated work area by means of approved cleaning methods.

To ensure the Community Dental & Oral Surgery Unit and Endoscopy and surrounding areas are clean using specialised equipment (i.e. scrubber, pick up, buffer) and renewing disposables where necessary.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

- To clean Community Dental & Oral Surgery and Endoscopy and the surrounding department.
- Cleaning of floor areas as scheduled by means of vacuuming, mopping, buffing and spray cleaning
- Undertake “deep cleans” in areas which may have been exposed to infection
- Cleaning of the Procedure rooms and office areas
- 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 any 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 department.
- Any other duties as deemed appropriate.

## Person Specification

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Basic COSHH and Health & Safety Training must be achieved within 6 months of start date
- Basic Numerate & Literate Skills

**Desirable**

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

### Experiance and knowledge

**Essential**

- Previous domestic experience
- Knowledge of cleaning products
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control

**Desirable**

- Customer Service training

## 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 -domestic assistant – higher level (pdf, 296.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10447557)

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