# Facilities Assistant - Domestic > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/facilities-assistant-domestic/29bdb8c0-e3a5-4199-9bf7-53a0abbb747a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/facilities-assistant-domestic/29bdb8c0-e3a5-4199-9bf7-53a0abbb747a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Manchester - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum (pro rata) - **Contract type:** Permanent: Monday - Friday 16:00-21:00 - **Employment type:** Part time - 25 hours per week (Monday - Friday 16:00-21:00) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-01T09:52:04.624Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Altrincham_Manchester/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Domestic_Cleaning_Facilities_Assistant/Domestic_Cleaning_Facilities_Assistant-v8047818 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8047818?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are now looking for staff to be based at Altrincham Hospital to deliver excellent support services to the Trust. As a Facilities Assistant - Domestic you will deliver a full and comprehensive cleaning service to the departments in Altrincham Hospital. You may also be required to support at our other sites across Withington. We have a Monday - Friday 16:00-21:00 post available. As we are a healthcare organisation that is open 7 days per week, the successful candidates may be asked to work on bank holidays, including Christmas. Please note that this is a domestic cleaning role and not a nursing assistant role. ### Main duties of the job Provision of cleaning services within a Hospital/Healthcare environment whilst working closely with Ward/Department staff to ensure a high-quality service provision. To work closely and support other facilities services such as catering, linen and portering to ensure the seamless delivery of facilities services. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place.  This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others.  You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. ## Job Details We are now looking for staff to be based at Altrincham Hospital to deliver excellent support services to the Trust. As a Facilities Assistant - Domestic you will deliver a full and comprehensive cleaning service to the departments in Altrincham Hospital. You may also be required to support at our other sites across Withington. We have a Monday - Friday 16:00-21:00 post available. As we are a healthcare organisation that is open 7 days per week, the successful candidates may be asked to work on bank holidays, including Christmas. Please note that this is a domestic cleaning role and not a nursing assistant role. ## Job Description Provision of cleaning services within a Hospital/Healthcare environment whilst working closely with Ward/Department staff to ensure a high-quality service provision. To work closely and support other facilities services such as catering, linen and portering to ensure the seamless delivery of facilities services. ## Responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - To understand and be able to carry out instructions to set specifications . - Understanding and awareness of confidentiality. **Desirable** - Good knowledge of portering. ### Attributes **Essential** - Ability to work work within a team without constant supervision, utilising own initiative. - Professional appearance ### Qualifications **Essential** - Good written and spoken English and ability to do basic maths. **Desirable** - GCSE Maths and English - Cleaning training qualifications - Customer care training qualifications - Basic food hygiene level 2 certificate ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Able to adapt to meet service needs. - Ability to multi-task. - Good interpersonal skills ### Training and Experience **Essential** - Demonstrate basic knowledge of Health & Safety. **Desirable** - Experience of working within a healthcare environment. - Previous experience in a similar post. ## Documents - [facilities assistant - domestic jd (pdf, 144.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10336799) - [inside mft – your candidate place (pdf, 306.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2890) - [person specification facilities assistant (pdf, 240.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10336800) - [functional requirements facilities assistant (pdf, 920.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10336801) ## 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.