Bank Domestic Assistant

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare organization is seeking flexible and reliable Bank Domestic Assistants for their Basingstoke site. This role involves maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of hospital premises, and requires no prior experience as full training will be provided. Candidates should possess good communication skills and a basic level of English. The position offers a variety of shift patterns to accommodate different schedules. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in supporting healthcare service delivery.

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed as training will be provided.
• Must be physically fit to handle demands of the role.
• Knowledge of COSHH and health and safety regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out domestic cleaning duties in a professional manner.
• Serve drinks and assist in basic kitchen tasks when in wards.
• Report any issues and maintain cleanliness standards.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Basic level of English

Education

Good general education at GCSE level or equivalent

NVQ or Customer care training

Tools

Floor machinery

Job description

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Domestic Assistant

The closing date is 08 January 2026

We are currently looking for flexible, adaptable, and reliable Bank Domestic Assistants who may already have some experience working within a hospital or care setting, to work as part of our friendly and growing team.

You will become part of a dedicated team who are passionate about supporting the NHS and its staff in their vital work by keeping premises clean, safe and hygienic. Bank contracts are great for those who need a bit more flexibility or an ideal opportunity to come in and try a role to see if it suits you before looking at a permanent contract.

Successful candidates will be expected to work across the Basingstoke site, carrying out services in a professional, efficient, friendly and polite manner.

If invited to interview, you will need to bring photo ID with you and must complete and pass a skills test in order to proceed to interview.

Main duties of the job

What would you do?

• Vacuum cleaning; mopping; dusting; cleaning mirrors, baths, showers, sinks, toilets; washing of tiled surfaces and paintwork; walls and ceilings; emptying and cleaning bins; ensuring paper towels, toilet tissue and hand soap dispensers are replenished.
• If you are working in a ward you will usually have additional duties such as washing up and cleaning the kitchen, helping to serve drinks and some basic laundry duties.

What experience and skills do you need?

• You do not need to have any experience as full training and support will be provided.
• We are looking for people with the right values who want to make a difference and play a part in the provision of excellent care to our patients.
• You will need to have a good basic level of English because you may need to speak to patients, visitors and staff in a healthcare environment as well as reporting any issues, and keeping basic records.

Typical Shift times are 7.30am to 3.30pm, 12.00 midday to 8.00pm, 5.00pm to 8.00pm or 10.00pm and 5.50pm to 1.30am over 7 days per week. Some flexibility with these hours may be offered.

If you have good communication skills, and work well in a fast paced environment, Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust welcomes your application.

A skills test will need to be completed and passed in order to be interviewed.

Please kindly do not re-apply if you have applied within the last 3 months.

About us

What do you need to think about before applying?

• This role is physically demanding, and you will be moving/using equipment and furniture, stretching, reaching, bending and doing lots of repetitive movement.
• You will also be exposed to dirt, dust and smell.
• If you are applying for a role with an early start or part time hours, please make sure you think about how you will get to the site and that the hours will work for you.

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities. For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01256 313374.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

• Good general education at GCSE level or equivalent
• NVQ or Customer care training

Experience

• Knowledge of COSHH regulations
• Knowledge of manual handling and health and safety regulations
• Knowledge of Infection Control procedures
• Experience working within a healthcare environment
• Experience in using floor machinery

Skills & Abilities

• Autonomous application of knowledge, skills & experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, ward staff and Domestic Team
• Ability to work well as part of a team

Other Specific Requirements

• Will be willing to work flexible hours, pressured workload to meet organisational needs
• Occasional need to support service across site for escalation and training purposes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust