Domestic Assistant | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Oldham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Oldham is looking for a Domestic Assistant to maintain cleanliness in wards and public areas. Candidates should have attention to detail and the ability to follow infection control policies. The role offers a supportive team environment with opportunities for personal development and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Ability to follow infection control policies.
• Experience in maintaining cleanliness in hospitals or similar environments.
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment and products.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of wards, offices, and public areas.
• Adhere to infection control standards.
• Work collaboratively in a team setting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Overview

As a Domestic Assistant you will be responsible for keeping wards, offices, and public areas clean to a high standard. You will work as part of the domestic service team, as well as part of the wider community within the hospital setting.

In return you will join a supportive team environment and be provided with robust personal development opportunities and an enhanced rate for your services in line with the Agenda for Change framework.

Responsibilities

Domestic Assistant's are responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleaning in line with infection prevention.

You will work from a daily/weekly schedule in both clinical and non-clinical areas, making sure that the hospital is clean, and that patients have a pleasant and safe stay.

Working Hours – There is typically a combination of full-time and part-time roles available, and you are more than likely to have a set shift pattern.

As a domestic assistant you are likely to perform a range of duties that include:

• Cleaning patients or service user’s room/ward
• Cleaning toilets and bathroom areas
• Cleaning communal areas, such as lounges, dining areas and corridors
• Clean utility room
• Carry out deep-cleaning operations in certain areas
• Use the most appropriate cleaning equipment for the task, this may include vacuum cleaner, mops, or electric floor cleaner
• Using cleaning products and other chemicals safely and effectively
• Keep up to date with safety procedures for example, fire procedures and escape routes and undertake appropriate workplace training

Professional Duties

You will be responsible for the following within this position:

• Carrying out specific cleaning and other related duties to set procedures and standards
• Ensure infection control policies are adhered to
• Work as part of a team, using a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise the daily duties, whilst always maintaining a professional approach
• Ensure the cleanliness of clinical and non-clinical areas is maintained to the required standard

About the employer

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

Benefits

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

How to read more

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025