Domestic Assistant

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

Nursery onsite

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Domestic Assistant to maintain a clean, safe and hygienic ward environment for patients, staff and visitors. The role supports infection prevention standards and enables smooth day-to-day ward operations.

You will clean wards, clinics, offices and public spaces, restock supplies, and follow COSHH guidelines. This is a permanent post with AM/PM shifts and a Band 2 salary with NHS benefits including pension and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Understanding of hygiene and infection control procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable and punctual with a caring attitude towards patients and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning wards, clinics, offices, corridors, waiting areas and public spaces.
• Dusting, mopping, vacuuming and polishing floors.
• Cleaning toilets, bathrooms, sinks, showers and sanitary areas.
• Emptying waste bins and disposing of waste safely.
• Replenishing supplies such as soap, towels and toilet rolls.
• Carrying out deep-clean tasks and responding to spillages or emergencies.
• Using cleaning equipment safely in line with COSHH and infection prevention policies.
• Reporting maintenance issues, hazards or concerns to supervisors.

Skills

Infection control

Hygiene

Teamwork

Customer service

COSHH awareness

Job description

To provide a high-quality housekeeping and domestic service that supports a clean, safe, welcoming, and comfortable ward environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The post holder will contribute to infection prevention and control standards by maintaining cleanliness throughout the ward and supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of ward services.

The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team ensuing a high-quality service to patients, ensuring cleaning is carried out in accordance with the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2025

About the Role

More detail about the role

A Domestic Assistant in the NHS plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Their work helps prevent the spread of infection and supports high standards of patient care.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleaning wards, clinics, offices, corridors, waiting areas, and public spaces.
• Dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and polishing floors.
• Cleaning toilets, bathrooms, sinks, showers, and sanitary areas.
• Emptying domestic and clinical waste bins and disposing of waste safely.
• Replenishing supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet rolls.
• Carrying out deep-cleaning tasks and responding to spillages or emergency cleaning situations.
• Using cleaning equipment and chemicals safely in line with COSHH and infection prevention policies.
• Reporting maintenance issues, hazards, accidents, or concerns to supervisors.

Key Skills Required

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control procedures.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a caring attitude towards patients and visitors.
• Usually based in hospitals, health centres, clinics, or NHS offices.
• Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• The role involves standing, walking, bending, lifting, and manual handling throughout the day.

Working Pattern:Various shifts patterns Am & PM

Interview Date:W/C Monday 14th September

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

• Salary Band 2: £25,272 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-118157-13979
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 28 August, 2026
• Job Category Housekeeping