Domestic Support Worker

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated cleaning staff to maintain a hygienic environment for patients and staff. This role involves delivering comprehensive cleaning services across various hospital areas, ensuring compliance with infection control standards and waste disposal policies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent time management skills and a commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards. Join a forward-thinking organization that values inclusion and offers opportunities for career development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain cleanliness in various environments.
• Knowledge of infection control and waste disposal policies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a full cleaning service across wards and departments.
• Perform general and specialist cleaning tasks as required.

Skills

Cleaning Standards

Infection Control Policies

Waste Disposal Procedures

Use of PPE

Time Management

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

PPE

Chemicals for Cleaning

Job description

Role

To maintain a clean and hygienic environment for Trust staff, patients, and visitors in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness.

Job Purpose

To deliver a full cleaning service to wards, offices, and departments within the hospital at prescribed times and in accordance with Work Schedules and activity within the area, using own initiative to plan workload.

Main Tasks

1. Empty and dispose of domestic and clinical waste in accordance with the Trust’s Infection Control and Waste Disposal Policies.
2. Carry out general cleaning tasks such as damp dusting of all furniture, fixtures, fittings, skirting boards, and interior glass doors.
3. Perform high and low-level dusting of walls, ledges, perimeter fittings, and paintwork.
4. Clean all sanitary fittings and fixtures.
5. Supply and replenish consumables such as paper towels, toilet rolls, and soap.
6. Clean and maintain floor areas and surfaces using appropriate equipment.
7. Clean the kitchen, fixtures, and appliances.
8. Clean and maintain the Cleaning Store and equipment.
9. Respond to ad-hoc and specialist cleaning requests as required and under supervision, adhering to Infection Control Guidelines.

Other Duties

• Report mechanical defects, pest sightings, or building/environment faults to a supervisor.
• Collect and return keys after securing doors, windows, and exits.
• Use all PPE as required.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and be presentably dressed in the correct uniform and identification.
• Use and care for approved cleaning materials and equipment according to operator instructions.
• Maintain appropriate levels of chemicals and equipment in the work area.
• Regularly check machinery and equipment, change filters when necessary, and report faults.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn. We are creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services annually. We bring together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, promoting collaborative working & transformation. Our staff of 30,000 are encouraged to pursue ambitious goals, and we set standards that others seek to emulate.

We have implemented a digital organization to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness, and drive research and innovation through Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022. We are also a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, supporting high-quality research programs. Additionally, we are committed to sustainability through our Green Plan.

At MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, offering fair, open, and transparent career development opportunities, prioritizing health and wellbeing, and shaping our future together.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Beverley Ogrady
Job Title: Recruitment
Email: [e-mail]