Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable person to join our team at St Mary's Hospital, Kettering. Your duties will include general cleaning of the patient, public and staff areas as set by your allocated cleaning schedule. You will be required to work to, and maintain standards as set by the NHS National Cleaning Specifications. Enthusiasm and dedication to provide a clean safe environment is essential.
Hours: 27.5 hours per week.
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 07.30 - 13.00 (These hours are subject to change).
Main duties of the job
Your duties will include general cleaning of the patients ward, public and staff areas as set by your allocated cleaning schedule. You will be required to work to, and maintain standards as set by the NHS National Cleaning Specifications. Enthusiasm and dedication to provide a clean safe environment is essential. Training will be given. Full police check(DBS) and references will be required for this post.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff and visitors
- Ability to interpret and action written instructions
Knowledge
Essential
- General education including literacy and numeracy
- An understanding of the importance of hygiene
- An understanding of the importance of health and safety
- Use, experience and knowledge of computer technologies
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a similar role or industry
- Experience of teamwork
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This advert is for Domestic Assistant with Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Kettering, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Jul 2026.
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