Rapid Response Domestic Assistant- Hillingdon/Mount Vernon

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local NHS hospital is seeking a Rapid Response Domestic Assistant to join their team. You will be responsible for providing essential cleaning and support services across the hospital, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff. Ideal candidates will demonstrate effective communication skills and have knowledge of cleaning and safety procedures. This role requires flexibility in working hours, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning and/or food handling procedures for over 12 months.
• Basic understanding of Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide deep cleaning services to vacated patient beds and external grounds.
• Work flexibly across shifts including weekends and night shifts.

Skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of cleaning procedures

Ability to use cleaning equipment

Physical fitness

Education

Basic Education

Training or Knowledge of Infection Control

Tools

Cleaning chemicals and equipment

Electrical floor cleaning equipment

Job description

Overview

Go back The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Rapid Response Domestic Assistant- Hillingdon/Mount Vernon

The closing date is 31 October 2025

The shift pattern covers five shifts per week and covers Monday to Sunday.

An element of weekend working will be required

At Hillingdon Hospital, our vision is to be the best general hospital in the country and to put compassionate care, safety and quality at the heart of everything we do. We are clear that our Vision can only be achieved by our staff who are our most valuable asset.

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust comprises of the Hillingdon and Mount Vernon Hospitals.

Please note that this vacancy may close early due to the amount of applications the vacancy receive.

Main duties of the job

Our facilities department provide a range of vital support services across the Hospital including cleaning, portering and housekeeping 24/7. We are now recruiting Rapid response domestic assistants to join our friendly and professional team at The Hillingdon Hospital NHS trust, working across both sites.

The rapid response team provide a deep cleaning service to vacated patient beds across the site. There is a requirement in some cases to wear full PPE. You will also be required to facilitate the cleaning of the external grounds on a rota

The ability to work flexibly and complete a range of shifts is essential. Typically, the shifts are 0600-1330, 0900-1630, 1100-1830, 1400-2200 and occasionally to complete a night shift i.e. 2200-0600.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education

• Basic Education
• Training or Knowledge of Infection Control

Experience

• Knowledge of cleaning and/or food handling procedures for 12 months or more
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety

Skills

• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients,staff and visitors.
• Able to understand the needs to work safely at all times.

Other requirements

• Able to effectively use cleaning chemicals & equipment eg vacuum cleaners,polishers,mops etc.
• Physically fit able to push trolleys,pull out beds,move light furniture to facilitate cleaning.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Knowledge and experience of using electrical floor cleaning equipment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£29,179 a year pro rata per annum (incl. of HCAA)