# Domestic Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/domestic-assistant/04415517-0229-468e-a407-63d6deff0782 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/domestic-assistant/04415517-0229-468e-a407-63d6deff0782.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Queen Victoria Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Domestic assistant - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Part time hours will be considered) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-13T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-27T12:41:15.686Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/West_Sussex/East_Grinstead/Queen_Victoria_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Domestics/Domestics-v8226346 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8226346?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.qvh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Domestic Assistant We are looking for full time permanent Domestic Assistants to join us working 1) Monday to Friday - 1200-2000 This post are performing cleaning in clinical, non-clinical and public areas of the premises. The post holder is expected to meet the National Specifications for Cleanliness in the NHS, maintaining cleaning and housekeeping standards. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but enthusiasm and experience of working in a team are equally important. You would enjoy a range of NHS benefits. The Trust is committed to continued personal development. ### Main duties of the job To provide and maintain a clean and hygienic environment for Trust staff, patients and their visitors, in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness. The role demands to be flexible, innovative and self-motivated to achieve clearly defined operational goals for the team and personal professional development. To provide support to the Domestic Team and carry out various tasks within this role To comply with the National standards of cleanliness 2021 ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Main tasks - The following gives an overview of the key main tasks for this role, but tasks may vary depending on team or location: Patient/Customer Care Responsibilities - To maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business and meet the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (2018) at all times. - Communication with colleagues, other members of staff, patients, visitors and members of the public Cleaning Responsibilities - Remove / replace / clean curtains and blinds as necessary - Clean all hard floors and mop daily. - Empty, clean and replenish waste bins. - Seal waste bags and carry out appropriate waste disposal procedures. - Clean internal glass and ledges. - Clean all sanitary areas. - Maintain equipment in a clean and serviceable condition. - Maintain and respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out Facilities duties. - Thoroughly clean beds. - Replenish bed linen on patient discharge or as needed. - Damp dusting of furniture, fittings, interior glass and any low level cleaning requirements. - Replenish consumables – for example, paper towels, soap, toilet rolls. - Adopt a flexible approach, as you may be required to work at any Trust site. - Ensure the correct storage of all items. - Collect and clean all crockery and cutlery and kitchen utensils as required using automatic dishwashers where available. - Collect, wash and return water jugs. - Collect and replace soiled linen. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Application Form **Essential** - Qualifications Basic numeracy and literacy - Experience - To have worked in a service/customer environment. - Knowledge of safe and hygienic cleaning duties and standards - Previous knowledge and experience of domestic cleaning duties and standards. - Experience in the use of mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment. - Experience of working within a team environment - Relevant Experience of working within a team environment - - Knowledge - Basic Health and Safety knowledge - Range of routine work procedures requiring on the job training. - Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, systems and regulations gained through induction and on the job training over a number of weeks not months or equivalent experience **Desirable** - Qualifications Cleaning and hygiene certificate - Basic Health & Safety Certificate - Experience - Previous working experience within an NHS environment within Domestic Services. - Previous experience in a health care setting - Knowledge - Knowledge of healthcare waste regulations - Understanding of infection control requirements - Knowledge of Basic Health & Safety - To have an understanding of COSHH and Risk Assessments ## Documents - [qvh information (pdf, 2.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1058) - [relocation policy (pdf, 631.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2763) - [domestic assistant (pdf, 264.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10535577) - [qvh privacy notice (pdf, 154.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1563) - [dbs code of practice (pdf, 149.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1130) - [recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 76.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1137) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 320.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3012) - [qvh statement of conditions, vision and values (pdf, 200.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2742) ## 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.