# Domestic Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/domestic-assistant/960e2451-cdf6-4295-aec6-f77e5f5632a9 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/domestic-assistant/960e2451-cdf6-4295-aec6-f77e5f5632a9.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust - **Location:** Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust - Oswestry Health Centre - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Domestic assistant - **Salary:** £25,272 pro rata / per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent: weekend and bank holiday enhancements working every 2 weeks rota - **Employment type:** Part time, Job share, Flexible working, 30 hours per week (x 2 posts available at 15 hours per week - work patterns available 4-7 pm and/or 3.30- 6.30 pm and every other weekend) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-28T08:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-14T15:00:56.583Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Shropshire/Whitchurch/Shropshire_Community_Health_NHS_Trust/Domestic_Services/Domestic_Services-v8317027 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8317027?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview There are two posts available for 15 hours each. PLEASE PROVIDE IN YOUR SUPPORTING INFORMATION BOX THE SHIFTS YOU ARE INTERESTED IN FOR DISCUSSION AT INTERVIEW Morning Shifts 7.15 am - 12.30 pm Afternoon Shift -times can be discussed e.g. 1.30 pm - 6.30 pm - r 2.00 pm - 7.00pm Early Evening Examples 3.00 pm - 6.00 pm 4.00 pm - 7.00 pm Staff will need to work alternative weekends for the shift that they are recruited into and a need to cover bank holidays (on a fair rota basis with your team) as this is a 7 day service prioritising patient care at the heart of what we do Also, please include in your supporting information 'what attributes you would bring to the current team' An exciting opportunity to join our hard working team taking pride in maintaining a high level of cleanliness throughout the hospital site An opportunity would be available for shortlisted applicants to discuss hours of availability at interview When applying please ensure you are able to fulfill the need to work on a shift pattern ( 6 week notice of pattern will be given in advance) Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment. ### Main duties of the job - To perform domestic duties following NHS Trust guidelines e.g. mopping, buffing floors, dusting, hoovering , etc in all parts of the hospital (or other Trust establishments and surrounding areas as required) - To maintain the required high level of standard of cleaning service using the correct procedures and frequencies. Uniform, as provided, must be worn at all times in the hospital environment and must not be worn to and from work. A high standard of personal hygiene must be maintained. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role. Please note that this job does not meet the skill level requirements for work visa sponsorship and as such we will be unable to progress your application if you do not have the right to work in the UK. ### Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of cleaning which includes mopping, hoovering and dusting ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Understanding of importance of cleanliness in a health care environment - General awareness of safety - Good organisational skills ### Training and Qualifications **Essential** - Ability to demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills ## Documents - [privacy notice (pdf, 326.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2731) - [domestic assistant band 2 (pdf, 209.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10695444) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 75.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2730) ## 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.