Domestic Assistant - Higher level

NHS; Ashington; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Domestic Assistant for Wansbeck General Hospital. This part-time role requires effective cleaning duties to maintain high cleanliness standards and ensure safety for patients and staff. Successful candidates will have previous domestic experience and basic food hygiene knowledge. Flexible working hours with a pay of £24,465 per annum pro rata. Training opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate required within 6 months of start date.
• Previous domestic experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning of floor areas as scheduled.
• Undertake deep cleans in areas with infection.
• Removal of rubbish including domestic and clinical waste.
• Cleaning of sanitary areas, toilets, sinks, shower cubicles, and staff changing areas.
• Damp dusting of all surfaces.
• Scheduled cleaning of chairs and carpets.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Basic Numerate & Literate Skills

Previous domestic experience

Education

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for friendly, flexible and conscientious people with a love of cleaning to join our team of Domestic Assistants at Wansbeck General Hospital.

These positions are to work 24 hrs per week, usually worked as 4 x 6 hr shifts. Shifts worked are usually either 7am - 1pm, 12pm-6pm or 1pm - 7pm and this post includes working a share of weekends and Bank Holidays.

Other hours may also be available.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

Quite simply, the NHS could not function without our Domestics! Every single service in the Trust relies on domestics to keep the place clean and safe for patients, visitors and staff. You'll be part of a team striving to maintain the highest cleanliness standards in wards, departments, corridors and offices, and in doing so making a real difference to the NHS.

About us

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provides specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.

Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.

Details

Date posted: 21 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Job locations

Wansbeck General Hospital

Woodhorn Lane

Ashington

NE63 9JJ

Job responsibilities

• Cleaning of floor areas as scheduled by means of vacuuming, mopping, buffing and spray cleaning.
• Undertake deep cleans in areas where infection is present
• Removal of rubbish including domestic and clinical waste from designated areas to disposal point.
• Cleaning of sanitary areas, toilet, sinks, shower cubicles and staff changing areas.
• Damp dusting of all surfaces, ledges, shelves, curtain rails.
• Cleaning of internal glass.
• Taking down and putting up of curtains.
• Scheduled cleaning of chairs.
• Scheduled cleaning of carpets.
• To wash walls (shoulder height) fitting and windows where required.
• Use all equipment and materials in a correct and safe manner.
• Report all faults queries or problems to the Ward Manager/Domestic Supervisor.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all work areas.
• Carry out any urgent spot cleaning and spillage.
• Participate in training programmes relevant to efficiency, fire drills, hygiene, the requirements of the health and safety at Work regulations and other courses as deemed necessary for the efficient working of the department.
• Any other duties as deemed appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate or must be achieved within 6 months of start date
• Basic Numerate & Literate Skills

Desirable

• NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Experience Essential

• Previous domestic experience

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.

Employer details

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Wansbeck General Hospital

Woodhorn Lane

Ashington

NE63 9JJ

Employer website

https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/