Bank Facilities Domestic Assistant Penrith

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Penrith is seeking a Bank Facilities Domestic Assistant. The role includes flexible cleaning duties across various sites within the hospital. Candidates should have NVQ certifications in cleaning and experience in a similar environment. The position offers a salary of £24,465 per year pro rata, with additional hours and enhancements available. A diverse workforce is encouraged to apply.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital environment.
• Experience in a domestic role.

Responsibilities

• Collect linen stores as required.
• Comply with infection prevention and control procedures.
• Vacuum carpets to ensure cleanliness.
• Mop floors using electrical equipment when necessary.
• Clean toilets, baths, and washbasins.
• Assist with ward or departmental duties as appropriate.

Skills

Use of household cleaning equipment

Hygiene

Able to work alone and in a team

Ability to use initiative appropriately

Able to follow health and safety and hygiene procedures

Equality issues

Education

NVQ 1 in cleaning & support services or equivalent

BICSc certification or equivalent

NVQ 2 in cleaning & support services or equivalent

Job description

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Facilities Domestic Assistant Penrith

The closing date is 13 October 2025

Bank hours when available Monday to Sunday from either morning, midday, evening Covering Penrith Hospital

Flexible to work at different sites

Undertake a range of cleaning duties within the Hospital Premises.

Each site has various start time and finish times. 6am will be the earliest start time and 8pm will be the latest finish time.

Main duties of the job

• Collect linen stores as required.
• Comply with infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
• Comply with responsibility to safeguard children and vulnerable adults.
• Vacuum carpets, ensuring cleanliness.
• Carry out damp dusting of furniture and fittings and at high and low levels.
• Mop floor areas and maintain floors using electrical equipment when necessary.
• Check electrical equipment is in good condition and currently PAT tested.
• Clean toilets, baths and washbasins.
• Empty all bins and dispose of waste appropriately, ensuring waste management regulations are followed.
• Assist with ward or departmental duties as appropriate.
• Undertake first wipe cleaning of bodily fluids as required
• Guard against the potential risk associated with needle stick injuries, especially in toilet areas.
• Wear uniform and protective clothing provided, as instructed.
• Make beds as requested.
• Attend appropriate training.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Qualifications

• NVQ 1 in cleaning & support services or equivalent.
• BICSc certification or equivalent.
• NVQ 2 in cleaning & support services or equivalent.

Experience

• Work in a hospital environment.
• Work in a domestic role.

Knowledge

• Use of household cleaning equipment.
• Hygiene.
• Able to work alone and in a team.
• Ability to use initiative appropriately.
• Able to follow health and safety and hygiene procedures.
• Equality issues.

Personal circumstances

• Willing to learn.

Other requirements

• Flexible regarding shift patterns and hours worked.
• Commitment to undertake training as required.

Salary: £24,465 a year Per annum pro rata Additional hours will be paid and enhancements

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce and offer a range of benefits, including 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years, NHS Discounts, and Salary Sacrifice schemes.