Bank Domestic Assistant - Trustwide

Northumbria Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; Blyth; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility provider is seeking motivated Domestics to support high standards of care. This role involves maintaining cleanliness across hospital and community settings with flexible hours. Successful applicants will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and a reliable work ethic, working a minimum of two shifts per month. Competitive pay rates with enhancements for unsociable hours are offered.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Competitive pay rates

Paid annual leave

Pension scheme

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Be reliable, enthusiastic, and motivated.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to approved cleaning methods.
• Maintain cleanliness in hospital and community settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Job description

Overview

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management (NHFM) provides specialist project management, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. NHFML is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS. The terms and conditions are closely aligned to those of the NHS. NHFM covers a large geographical area, delivering safe, high‑quality care in hospital and community settings. The staff bank supports service delivery 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The Domestics role is to support high standards of care to patients. You will need to embrace our trust values, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and have a flexible approach to your work.

Role and Bank Arrangements

There is a need to respond quickly to increases in patient activity, staff holidays or illness. The staff bank provides service support around the clock. Bank workers are expected to work a minimum of 2 shifts per month, with the option to work more. If you want to learn more about the benefits of working on the bank, please visit www.yournorthumbriacareer.co.uk/staff-bank. It is a requirement of NHFML that all successful applicants pay for their own DBS certificate if a DBS check is required for the post. The payment method is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay.

Responsibilities

We require reliable, enthusiastic and motivated Domestics to join our bank to work within our hospital and community sites. Responsibilities include adhering to approved cleaning methods and maintaining the standard of cleanliness throughout our hospital, corporate and community settings.

Benefits

• Flexible hours; choose when and where you want to work
• Competitive pay rates; including enhanced pay for unsociable hours
• Paid annual leave
• Pension scheme
• A fast-track recruitment process if you move to a substantive role
• Opportunities to work in different wards and departments, including community, dental and specialist services
• Access to Services, such as those provided by our Staff Wellbeing Team
• Ability to book your shifts from home using our online portal
• Option to block-book shifts in a set period
• SMS notifications of shift availability
• Access to staff newsletters and bulletins
• Eligible for various local and national discounts available to NHS staff
• Free uniform, where applicable
• Shifts across 7 days a week with minimum expected commitment of two shifts per month
• Standard hourly pay around £12.51 with enhancements for night and weekend shifts (approximately £17.63 per hour on Saturday or 8pm–6am weekdays, or £22.90 per hour on Sunday or public holidays)