Domestic Assistant – Higher Level

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; North Shields; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is looking for a dedicated Domestic Assistant to join their team at North Tyneside General Hospital. In this vital role, you will ensure the cleanliness of operating theatres and surrounding areas, utilizing specialized equipment to maintain high standards of hygiene. Your effective communication skills and previous domestic experience will be crucial in supporting the healthcare team and contributing to exceptional patient care. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment within a reputable organization committed to providing high-quality services across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Previous domestic experience is essential.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the operating theatres and surrounding areas are kept clean.
• Renew disposables where necessary.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Domestic experience

Tools

Scrubber

Pick up

Buffer

Job description

Job Title: Domestic Assistant

We are seeking a highly enthusiastic Domestic Assistant to join our team at North Tyneside General Hospital, working within the Operating Department.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the operating theatres and surrounding areas are kept clean using specialised equipment (e.g., scrubber, pick up, buffer).
2. Renew disposables where necessary.

Essential Requirements:

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Previous domestic experience is essential.

Desirable:

Experience within a healthcare setting.

Additional Information:

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we have received a sufficient number of suitable applications.

Our Trust manages multiple hospitals and clinics across North Tyneside, Wansbeck, Hexham, and other locations, providing a range of community and hospital-based services with a focus on high-quality patient care.

Contact Details:

For further information or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Kirsty Sewell
• Job Title: Theatre Team Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]