Domestic Assistant - Abergele Hospital

NHS; Rhyl; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform/protective clothing provided

On-the-job training

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is hiring Domestic Assistants at Royal Alexandra Hospital, Rhyl. The role is part-time (15 hours weekly) with training provided and uniforms supplied.

Welsh/English compatibility welcome, with on-site duties and a focus on maintaining hospital cleanliness. We seek motivated individuals to join the Domestic Services team; English or Welsh language applications are accepted and Welsh language skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working within the cleaning industry will be beneficial but it is not essential as the successful candidates will receive on the job training and supervision.
• Uniform/protective clothing will also be provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards of cleanliness of floors, furniture and fittings, as well as removal of marks from walls/partitions/doors etc in accordance with set methods, standards and frequencies.
• Operate cleaning equipment, including electrical in order to achieve the specified standards of cleanliness.
• Handling of refuse for disposal purposes.
• Replenish supplies of paper hand towels, toilet tissue, soap and hand moisturiser as required.
• Monitor the stocks of cleaning materials, refuse bags, toilet tissue, paper hand towels, hand soap and hand moisturiser and request as supply as necessary.
• Organise own day to day workload within work scheduling guidelines to ensure that all cleaning tasks are completed to the set standard.
• Complete documentation to record ‘full clean’ completed.
• Demonstrate an understanding of specified cleaning methods and frequencies.
• Communicate with Domestic Supervisors, patients, visitors, ward and departmental staff in order to achieve the specified standard of cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with Health Board and Departmental policies, procedure and good practices.

Job description

Main area Domestic Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (Monday to Friday 4pm to 8pm) Job ref 050-EA246-1126

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Royal Alexandra Hospital Town Rhyl Salary £26,300 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 10/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

We currently have opportunities in our Domestic Services Department at Royal Alexandra Hospital for enthusiastic, motivated individuals.

The Domestic Services team have responsibility for ensuring that standards of environmental cleanliness are maintained and we are seeking additional Domestic Assistants to carry out these duties within our hospital.

Previous experience of working within the cleaning industry will be beneficial but it is not essential as the successful candidates will receive on the job training and supervision. Uniform/protective clothing will also be provided.

Part time post (15 hours a week) - working Monday - Friday 1700 - 2000.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain standards of cleanliness of floors, furniture and fittings, as well as removal of marks from walls/partitions/doors etc in accordance with set methods, standards and frequencies.


• Operate cleaning equipment, including electrical in order to achieve the specified standards of cleanliness.


• Handling of refuse for disposal purposes.


• Replenish supplies of paper hand towels, toilet tissue, soap and hand moisturiser as required.


• Monitor the stocks of cleaning materials, refuse bags, toilet tissue, paper hand towels, hand soap and hand moisturiser and request as supply as necessary.


• Organise own day to day workload within work scheduling guidelines to ensure that all cleaning tasks are completed to the set standard.


• Complete documentation to record ‘full clean’ completed.


• Demonstrate an understanding of specified cleaning methods and frequencies.


• Communicate with Domestic Supervisors, patients, visitors, ward and departmental staff in order to achieve the specified standard of cleanliness.


• Ensure compliance with Health Board and Departmental policies, procedure and good practices.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Experience

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Qualifications

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Knowledge

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

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.

Name Beverley Roberts Job title Domestic Supervisor Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 03000 856118

Additional information

Mike Peggie - Facilities Coordinator - 07795 952604