Deep Clean Assistant

The Christie International; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is seeking Domestic Assistants to join the relief pool across wards and departments. You will perform deep cleans, assist in patient discharge cleans, and work to national cleanliness standards within an NHS environment.

The role requires reliability, flexibility and previous cleaning experience in healthcare settings. It offers full-time hours (37.5 per week) and shift patterns including weekends and bank holidays, with a salary of £25,272 per

Qualifications

• Level 1 functional skills in English, Math
• Can demonstrate basic level of computer literacy
• NVQ Level 1 in cleaning or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Deep cleans across equipment, furniture, fittings and surfaces in clinical and non-clinical areas
• Assist in turning around spaces to a safe, hygienic standard for patients
• Carry out routine cleaning tasks in line with infection control policies and COSHH guidance
• Support maintenance tasks within the building and assist nursing staff as needed
• Wear appropriate PPE and follow safety protocols during cleaning activities

Skills

English language skills

Basic computer literacy

Cleaning experience

Education

NVQ Level 1 in cleaning or equivalent

Job description

Main area Estates and Facilities Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Contract Hours 37.5 hours per week (Full time permanent) Job ref 413-112372-EF-RS

Site Deep Clean - E00479 Town Manchester Salary £25,272 Pro rata, per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

Hours of duty will be: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Saturday and Sunday 08:00-16:00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday14.00-22.00 including bank holidays (During bank holidays working times may vary) The Domestic Services Team based at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is looking for Domestic Assistants to be part of the relief pool working in all wards and departments across the Trust site, including Covid 19 areas and other infection areas. We are looking for reliable, enthusiastic and flexible individuals who have experience in cleaning and wish to develop whilst working with a team in a department that is embracing the revised National Cleaning Standards.

Main duties of the job

You will assist in maintaining a clean, hygienic and safe environment for patients and clinical staff, while assisting Nurses and other stakeholders, such as Bed Managers, with discharge/infection cleans as per local RAG poster, in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a rapid response service to a high standard of cleanliness to all wards and departments, under the supervision of the domestic supervisor, including the safe use of mechanical and electrical equipment following appropriate training.

Working for our organisation

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Deep Clean and Turn Around Cleans

Carry out deep cleans to incorporate the cleaning of all equipment, furniture, fittings and services within an area including walls, ceilings and floors, paintwork, tiles, cubicles, rails, etc., where locations may include contaminated items.

Cleaning to be carried out in line with a cleaning schedule or as requested, using the correct equipment according to the surface and the cleaning task and in line with requirements of Infection control policies, procedures and protocols.

Cleaning requirements to re-establish an area ready for use, following decanting of patients. And development work in clinical and general areas.

Cleaning to include equipment such as, beds, commodes, chairs, filing cupboards, lockers, cupboards, draws, as identified by supervisor and/or respective project manager.

Maintenance

Undertake routine basic maintenance and minor repair to hospital equipment or other site facilities work within the building discipline to re-establish an area ready for use, where repairs would not require the attention of a fully qualified craftsperson/technician.

Duties will include removal and re-hanging of curtains, ventilation grills, radiators and drainage system cleaning as well as snow and leaf clearing and waste duties.

Movement of furniture and equipment

Removal and disposal of all clinical, non-clinical and confidential waste as directed and from area of work in line with waste policies which may include the cleanliness and tidiness of the waste disposal site.

Assisting nursing staff in movement of patients, particularly decanting of patients.

Requirements will include

Working at height using access equipment, in confined spaces, patient and radiation controlled areas and hostile environment.

Use of cleaning and basic maintenance and cleaning tools, materials and agents in a manner that minimises risk to the post holder and others; taking appropriate action when problems arise during cleaning. Equipment includes that used for manual and powered cleaning of the work area.

Materials and agents include disposable cloths, disinfectants and detergents. Manufacturer’s instructions and departmental COSHH risk assessments on dilutions will be adhered to at all times.

Storing of all equipment and materials in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, ensuring equipment is safely stored and does not block any entry/exits or emergency equipment. Returning cleaning equipment and cleaning materials in good working order and condition respectively to the appropriate place after use. Keeping work areas as safe and free from hazards as is possible during work activities and reporting of any situations where risks arise that prevent work going ahead or continuing, restricting access to risk area until the area has been assessed as safe.

Wearing of personal protective clothing relevant to the activity (PPE)

Set up hazard warnings when the cleaned surfaces are likely to cause risk to people in line with Trust guidance.

Adhere to the Trust policy in regards to precautions and health and safety measures include hand washing/cleansing before during and after the activity to minimise or prevent infection and cross infection.

In the course of your work bring to the attention of supervisor any situation which reasonably could be considered to represent a serious or immediate danger to any person or represent a shortcoming to health and safety (this should be preferably followed up in writing).

Utilise the facilities job recording system.

Obligation to attend training sessions to maintain and learn new techniques not necessarily held at work place and at times not rostered to work

Participate in staff performance reviews as and when required

Understand the inter-relationships between the various facilities functions.

Commitment to work with versatility and flexibility regarding cleaning, maintenance and portering activities.

Carry out other duties as directed. This job description is not a complete list of duties, but is intended to give a general indication of the range of work undertaken. It will vary over time as demands and priorities within the NHS change. Significant changes in the range of work undertaken will be made only after discussion with the post holder.

Qualifications

• Level 1 functional skills in English, Math
• Can demonstrate basic level of computer literacy
• NVQ Level 1 in cleaning or equivalent

Experience

• Demonstrate an understanding of the deep clean assistant role within a healthcare setting.
• Previous Domestic Experience
• Experience working in a health care setting.
• Experience in cleaning protocols

Skills

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Use of cleaning equipment and basic hand tools.
• Appreciation of time management to minimise departmental disruption.
• Capable of working using ladders and work platforms, working confined spaces, hostile environments etc.
• Lifting and manual handling training.

Knowledge

• Understands the importance of hygiene in a health care setting
• The importance of wearing adequate and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Knowledge of infection control
• Knowledge of COSHH
• Knowledge of National Cleaning Standards
• Knowledge of Waste disposal in a health care setting

Values

• A good understanding of Trust Values and Behaviours and ability to demonstrate these values in the working day.
• dence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

Other

• Working unsociable hours.

The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

Sponsorship Information -We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications.Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

Pre-Employment Checks -To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards . These include:

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role, payment of this will be the applicants responsibility)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences.

If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

If You're Offered the Role - you will be agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer. Sponsorship Information -We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications.Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website. No Smoking Policy - You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.

Additional Information - We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect.The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.

We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in all our activities. We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery in any of its forms, including slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking. We are fully committed to acting ethically and with transparency in all our business dealings and relationships, and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our organisation or supply chains.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.