Evening Hospital Domestic Assistant (Cleaning)

University Hospitals of Leicester; Leicester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Domestic Assistant to join the Estates & Facilities Domestic Team at Glenfield Hospital. You will perform cleaning duties across patient and non-patient areas, maintaining high standards and adhering to infection control policies.

Applicants should have a good command of English, be able to work as part of a team or alone, and be flexible for 18:00-22:00 Monday to Friday. In-house training is provided to support your development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a confidential/hospital environment or similar role preferred.
• Good standard of English language (written and spoken) essential.
• Able to work 18:00-22:00 Monday to Friday with flexibility as required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning tasks in designated areas in line with Trust policies and procedures.
• Adhere to Infection Control and COSHH policies.
• Keep cleaning trolley and equipment clean, stored properly and secured.
• Follow Trust colour coding system to prevent cross infection.
• Use cleaning materials and chemicals economically and safely.
• Dispose of cardboard, household and clinical waste according to regulations and Trust policies.
• Report any mechanical defects or incidents to Domestic Team Leader.
• Able to clean and disinfect areas after body fluid spillages in non-clinical areas after training.
• Maintain ward kitchen/regeneration area to high cleanliness standards.
• Carry out any other duties reasonably requested.

Skills

Teamwork

English language

Confidential environment

Effective communication

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Domestic Assistant to join the Estates & Facilities Domestic Team at Glenfield Hospital. You will perform cleaning duties across patient and non-patient areas, maintaining high standards and adhering to infection control policies.

Applicants should have a good command of English, be able to work as part of a team or alone, and be flexible for 18:00-22:00 Monday to Friday. In-house training is provided to support your development.