Domestic Assistant | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Domestic Assistant to maintain cleanliness in staff accommodation. This role involves cleaning communal areas and individual bedrooms, ensuring hygiene standards in a customer-facing environment. Applicants should be reliable, physically fit, and adaptable, with some experience in cleaning preferred. Opportunities for flexible working and training are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and comfortable performing manual tasks.
• Familiarity with COSHH and safe use of cleaning chemicals preferred.
• Experience in domestic or accommodation-based cleaning is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the cleaning and upkeep of on-site and off-site staff accommodation.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in communal areas.
• Daily cleaning of cookers and communal areas; exit cleans when tenants vacate.

Skills

Reliability

Respectfulness

Manual task comfort

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Domestic Assistant – Staff Accommodation, Department Hotel Services / Staff Accommodation, Band 2 - pro rata. Hours: 25 per week (Monday to Friday, 9am–2pm). All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.

Responsibilities

• Support the cleaning and upkeep of on-site and off-site staff accommodation (not patient areas) in domestic house and flat type environments.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in communal bathrooms, kitchens, stairs, halls and landings (many properties have up to three storeys; role involves frequent stair climbing).
• Daily cleaning of cookers and communal areas; exit cleans when tenants vacate rooms; emptying bins; may involve dealing with unpleasant waste such as food remnants and maggots.
• Enter individual bedrooms with discretion, professionalism and respect for residents’ personal space and belongings.
• Work in a customer-facing environment where tenants may be present during cleaning.
• Full training; may work as part of a team or lone working depending on daily schedule.

What we’re looking for

• Reliable, respectful, and maintains a high standard of confidentiality.
• Able to be adaptable and work independently as part of a small, supportive team.
• Physically fit and comfortable performing manual tasks including stair climbing, lifting bins, and using cleaning equipment.
• Willing to work across multiple staff accommodation sites on hospital grounds.
• Familiar with COSHH and safe use of cleaning chemicals (training will be provided). Experience in domestic or accommodation-based cleaning is desirable but not essential.

About Milton Keynes University Hospital

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. We are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for our communities.

We also offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. Further investment is underway, including Oak Wards and the Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.

Notes

Interview date: 30/09/2025. This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025.

Standards and duties

• Ensure work schedules, daily cleaning and coverage programmes are completed to NHS Standards and Departmental Procedures/Work Instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally and work well within a small team.
• Maintain a high standard of cleaning to prevent cross-infection; identify any areas of concern to the line manager.
• Some heavy lifting will be required.
• Full awareness and working knowledge of COSHH procedures for cleaning materials; ensure correct action is applied when using chemicals.
• Ensure correct PPE is used and report missing or damaged PPE to the line manager/supervisor.
• Use of security systems; highlight health & safety and security concerns to the line manager as soon as observed.
• Use and maintenance of equipment; report faults to the line manager/supervisor.
• Maintain and improve quality in line with the Trust’s standards and guidelines.
• Report incidents or near misses to the line manager.
• Undertake training and development as required (e.g., BICS, NVQ and departmental training).