Domestic Assistant

Job overview

Domestic Assistants

Department: Domestic Services

Band 2 £24,169 per annum, pro rata

Hours: Various Hours/Shifts, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute

We are looking for individuals who are team players. Vacant posts we are recruiting to with various shifts are as follows:

Part Time weekdays AM & PM Shifts Hourly rate – £12.08

Part time weekends AM & PM Shifts Hourly rate – Saturday - £17.03 Sunday and Public holidays £22.11

The successful applicants will carry out a variety of cleaning tasks with full training provided.

Please note that we are unable to sponsor this role

Interview dates: 28 May 2025

Main duties of the job

Post holders will be required to provide a wide range of domestic service-related tasks within Milton Keynes University Hospital sites. Tasks and duties and will vary depending on the individual needs of the wards or the department in which work is undertaken. All tasks will be undertaken in line with NHS standards of cleanliness and departmental work instructions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Ensure that work schedules, daily cleaning and coverage programmes are completed to NHS Standards and the Departmental Procedures/Work Instructions
• Ensure that a high standard of cleaning is adhered to, and domestic waste is collected and disposed of correctly to prevent cross infection. Identifying any areas of concern to relevant line manager/supervisor
• Some heavy lifting will be required
• Full awareness and working knowledge of COSHH (Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health) procedures for cleaning materials ensuring the correct action is applied when using any chemical cleaning solutions
• To ensure the correct PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is used in your daily tasks and to report any missing or damaged PPE to the relevant line manager/supervisor
• Appropriate use of security systems. To also highlight any Health & Safety and/or Security concerns to the relevant line manager/supervisor at the point when seen, to ensure quick resolution and prevent any accidents or security breaches

Please refer to the job description for further details

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system.  Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS.   This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing  employment  with  the  Trust,  all  employees  (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are  subject  to  a probationary period lasting  a  period  of  six  months  with  an  option  to extend  for  a  further  six  months  to  a total of  12 months.