Hospital Domestic Cleaner – 2-Week Rotas, Training

The Methodist Church in Britain; North East; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST pension with 3% employer contrib.

Night shift allowances

Bank holiday allowances

Bank work paid pro rata hourly

Job summary

University Hospital North Durham is seeking a Domestic Assistant to join the Domestic Services team. The role involves cleaning busy hospital areas to National Standards and COSHH guidelines, including HPV cleaning when instructed. Shifts run 10am–8pm on a two-week rota within a 24/7 service, with bank work offered as needed.

Candidates should have reasonable secondary education and experience as a domestic or housekeeper. Training toward NVQ 2 and ongoing professional development are supported.

Qualifications

• Reasonable secondary education.
• Experience as a domestic or housekeeper preferred.
• Basic understanding of health and safety issues and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Clean hospital areas following domestic method statements and cleaning schedules to meet National Standards of Cleanliness and COSHH.
• Carry out HPV cleaning when instructed by a supervisor or manager.
• Complete rectification actions from cleaning audit action plans.
• Clean domestic equipment and storage areas thoroughly and hygienically.
• Prioritise and organise daily duties while working as part of a team.
• Order and replenish cleaning products.
• Check equipment before use, report faults and defects, and maintain records as required.
• Report estates issues that affect cleaning services.
• Comply with health and safety legislation and use PPE correctly.
• Maintain communication between staff, visitors and patient groups on departmental cleaning hygiene.
• Attend Trust training courses relevant to the post.
• Assist with beverage service and other domestic duties as required.

Skills

Health & safety awareness

Confidential environment

Teamwork in busy environments

Education

Reasonable secondary education

Job description

University Hospital North Durham is seeking a Domestic Assistant to join the Domestic Services team. The role involves cleaning busy hospital areas to National Standards and COSHH guidelines, including HPV cleaning when instructed. Shifts run 10am–8pm on a two-week rota within a 24/7 service, with bank work offered as needed.

Candidates should have reasonable secondary education and experience as a domestic or housekeeper. Training toward NVQ 2 and ongoing professional development are supported.