# Domestic Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/domestic-assistant/5d16ea9b-89cf-483e-bd3d-aa8d15d1c9df - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/domestic-assistant/5d16ea9b-89cf-483e-bd3d-aa8d15d1c9df.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Doncaster - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £26,299.62 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time, Flexible working, 20 hours per week (Monday to Friday) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-24T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-10T09:43:10.711Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Scunthorpe/Rotherham_Doncaster_South_Humber_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Corporate_Services/Corporate_Services-v8129823 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8129823?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.rdash.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Support Services Assistants (Cleaner) (Band 2) 1x 20.00 hour post Mon - Fri Area of Work: Facilities Department: Facilities Location: Great Oaks, Scunthorpe. Job Type: Permanent Applicants must be able to achieve a high standard of cleanliness, and provide a clean and safe hospital environment for staff, patients and visitors in accordance with the National Standards of Cleanliness and customers care. Full training will be given to the successful applicants. Duties include but not limited to – Emptying of bins, vacuum cleaning, mopping, buffing/scrubbing of floors, damp dusting all furniture/fittings, replenishing and cleaning of all sanitary areas. For further information please contact Julie Watson on 01302 796026. ### Main duties of the job Cleaning duties including mopping and buffing, ensuring NHS National Standards of Cleanliness are being met. Some duties include: - Undertake a range of cleaning tasks in both a clinical and non-clinical setting in accordance with the National Standards of Cleanliness - Ensure all cleaning equipment and cleaning cupboards are clean, tidy and well maintained at all times - Replenish dispensers in all areas including toilet paper, hand towels, soap and alcohol gel etc. - Empty all waste receptacles and replace with a clean bag (if appropriate) as determined by the waste categorisation in line with Trust policy. All bags of waste must be placed in the nearest bin compound in the lockable waste bin (either clinical / domestic / cardboard) - Changing of window and bed curtains on a frequency in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness. In all circumstances, when changing curtains, two members of staff must work together adhering to health and safety risk assessment ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Basic Knowledge of Health & Safety - Food Safety Act 1990 - National Standards of Cleanliness **Desirable** - Infection prevention and control - Domestic and clinical waste disposal procedures ### Experience **Essential** - - Previous cleaning and/or catering experience - - Ability to use a computer to input data, send and receive emails, and undertake e-learning **Desirable** - - Working in a hospital or healthcare setting ### Qualifications **Essential** - - GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics - - Food Safety Level 2 - - Basic IT Level 1 - - Commit to completing a competency workbook within 12 months **Desirable** - - Committed to complete a NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning and Support Services within 18 months of employment ### Skills/ Abilities **Essential** - Ability to understand and adhere to standards and procedures - Ability to work as a team member - Possess excellent hygiene standards - Good interpersonal skills - Communication skills both verbally and written - Ability to operate cleaning machinery **Desirable** - Able to acquire new skills and willing to work towards and achieve an appropriate qualification ### Additional Requirements **Essential** - Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area ## Documents - [376-cp-0723 jd & ps (pdf, 512.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10427037) - [main terms and conditions (pdf, 406.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2515) - [rdash clinical & organisational strategy - 2023 to 2028 (pdf, 4.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2789) - [use of artificial intelligence (ai) when writing job applications (pdf, 280.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2919) ## 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.