Domestic Assistant | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A major healthcare organization in Manchester is seeking a Domestic Assistant to ensure cleanliness and hygiene across various departments. This role involves routine cleaning tasks, adherence to safety protocols, and assisting with infection control measures. The successful candidate will have a flexible schedule, working nights and weekends as required. There are several shifts available for this role.

Qualifications

• Understanding of cleaning protocols and infection control.
• Ability to follow instructions from the Domestic Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning tasks as instructed.
• Ensure all cleaning materials and equipment are used correctly.
• Participate in deep cleaning as necessary.

Job description

We are now looking for staff to be based at North Manchester General Hospital to deliver excellent support services to the Hospital.

Role

Domestic Assistant – you will deliver a full and comprehensive cleaning service to the Hospital. This is a domestic cleaning role and not a nursing assistant role.

Locations and Hours

Positions available:

1. Nights, 22.5 hours per week, 10:00pm–6:00am, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
2. Weekday Days, 37.5 hours per week, 07:00–15:00, Monday to Friday
3. Weekday Days, 35 hours per week, 07:00–14:30, Monday to Friday
4. Weekday Days, 20 hours per week, 07:00–11:00, Monday to Friday
5. Weekday Days, 25 hours per week, 07:00–12:00, Monday to Friday
6. Weekday Evenings, 20 hours per week, 16:00–20:00, Monday to Friday
7. Weekday Evenings, 30 hours per week, 15:00–21:00, Monday to Friday
8. Weekend Days, 15 hours per week, 07:00–15:00, Saturday and Sunday
9. Weekend Days, 15 hours per week, 06:00–14:00, Saturday and Sunday
10. Weekend Days, 15 hours per week, 14:00–22:00, Saturday and Sunday

As we are a healthcare organisation that is open 7 days per week, the successful candidates will work on bank holidays, including Christmas.

Please note that this is a domestic cleaning role and not a nursing assistant role.

Main duties of the job

1. Carrying out daily duties as instructed by the Domestic Supervisor.
2. General / routine cleaning of wards, clinical and non-clinical departments / offices, communal areas, public areas and toilets in line with the local cleaning schedules as designated.
3. Assisting in any infection control deep cleans as directed by Domestic Supervisors or Domestics Manager.
4. Ensuring that all barrier nursing and infection related PPE is fully utilised in line with the displayed signs on patient doors.
5. Ensuring that all cleaning materials are used in accordance with mandated facilities processes (e.g. one cloth and one mop per patient room).
6. Ensuring that your designated cleaning cupboard and cleaning trolley is kept clean, fully stocked to the agreed levels and well organised at all times.
7. Ensuring that all designated cleaning equipment in your area is thoroughly cleaned and appropriately sterilised after use to minimise the spread of infections. This should include replaceable parts (e.g. filters in vacuum cleaners, floor pads on the buffer and scrubber drier machines).
8. Carrying out cleaning in accordance with the local frequency schedules and procedures.
9. Assisting with any corrective actions identified as part of frequent auditing of cleanliness and the patient environment.
10. Ensuring that correct and safe methods of work are employed at all times with extra care for the safety of patients, staff and visitors.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn and is building an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services each year. We are bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, promoting collaborative working and transformation. We encourage our 30,000 workforce to pursue ambitious goals and set high standards for others to emulate. We also operate Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system, launched September 2022, to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, and operational effectiveness.

We are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, supporting high-quality research programmes. We are also pursuing a Green Plan to contribute to sustainable healthcare. At MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development, protect health and wellbeing, and shape the future of our organisation together.

To find out more about key responsibilities and the skills and experience needed, please see the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading. We also encourage you to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that accompanies the Job Description for information about the Trust, our benefits, and what to expect before applying. This document contains critical information to be aware of before submitting an application form.

Diversity and Inclusion

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating discrimination. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements to help with your application, please email [e-mail].

We look forward to hearing from you!

This advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025