Hospital Facilities Assistant — Domestic & Portering (Part-Time)

Dchs; Darley Dale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) seeks a part‑time Facilities Assistant to deliver high‑quality domestic, catering and portering services across hospital sites in Derbyshire and Derby. The role covers clinical and non‑clinical areas with flexible site coverage and weekend/Bank Holiday rotation.

You will maintain cleanliness, promote hygiene, and support safe operations while liaising with delivery drivers and other teams.

Qualifications

• Basic Numeracy
• NVQ in cleaning or equivalent
• Basic Health & Safety Certificate

Responsibilities

• Provide a high quality Domestic and Portering Service to hospital, health centre and clinic settings within clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Cleaning of sanitary ware, treatment rooms, waiting areas, office areas, kitchen areas, mirrors, internal glass, high and low dusting, washing of tiled services and paintwork.
• Cleaning of crockery, cutlery, utensils, etc. either manually or through ward based dishwashers (as per work schedule).
• Working either individually or as part of a team in ensuring a clean and safe environment is maintained for patients, staff and visitors following agreed work schedules, methods and procedures in accordance with the National Standards of Cleanliness.
• Escalate issues appropriately and via correct escalation process.
• Economic and safe use of cleaning agents following manufacturers recommended instructions.
• Care and safe use of mechanical equipment eg floor scrubbers.
• Disposal of waste in accordance with the Trust Waste Policy.
• Accurate completion of all required documentation to support specific service processes, eg Barrier or Terminal cleans.

Skills

Basic Numeracy

Ability to transport self between DCHS

Basic Health & Safety Certificate

Previous Cleaning experience

Education

NVQ in cleaning or equivalent

Job description

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) seeks a part‑time Facilities Assistant to deliver high‑quality domestic, catering and portering services across hospital sites in Derbyshire and Derby. The role covers clinical and non‑clinical areas with flexible site coverage and weekend/Bank Holiday rotation.

You will maintain cleanliness, promote hygiene, and support safe operations while liaising with delivery drivers and other teams.