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Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancaster, Morecambe; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Bank Domestic Assistant to cover various sites around Lancaster & Morecambe. The role involves cleaning both clinical and non-clinical areas across Atlas-managed facilities, including vacuumming, floor care, dusting and waste removal.

DBS disclosure may be required, and previous healthcare cleaning experience is advantageous. The position supports holidays and sickness coverage across Atlas properties, operating on flexible

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning, preferably in health care settings.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or equivalent required; NVQ in Cleaning or relevant safety training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Regular vacuuming and occasional shampooing of carpeted areas using carpet cleaning machinery.
• Regular maintenance of hard floors using a buffing machine (spray cleaning, stripping, scrubbing, buffing).
• Daily dusting of non-clinical surfaces and wipe-downs of fixtures and fittings.
• Daily cleaning of washbasins, toilets, sluice sinks and disposal of waste as required.
• Clean internal glazing, curtains and maintain general cleanliness across clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Ensure premises security and report faults to maintenance teams.
• Follow departmental guidance and procedures for cleaning tasks.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade C)

NVQ in Cleaning

COSHH training

Job description

Bank Domestic Assistant- Lancaster/Morecambe | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Hours:

Hours: Part-time

Location:

Location: Various sites around Lancaster & Morecambe, LA4 5NN

Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk

The post holder will be required to carry out general cleaning duties to the recognised standards across the Atlas portfolio, to suit the needs of the business, covering for holidays, sickness and other periods as and when required on an ad-hoc basis.

We are looking for someone who has a Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English at GCSE level. It would be advantageous is you have previous experience cleaning, especially in a health care setting as well as holding relevant qualifications or training such as an NVQ in Cleaning or Basic Training in Health & Safety, Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH) - however,, this is not essential.

Please be aware that with this role you may require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), further information will be provided if you are successful for interview.

The post holder will be required to carry out general cleaning duties to the recognised standards across the Atlas portfolio, to suit the needs of the business, covering for holidays, sickness and other periods as and when required on an ad-hoc basis.

The role will be working in community Health Centres, cleaning both clinical and non-clinical areas.

As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire.

Our teams ensure our clients’ properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trust’s frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service provision.

Our profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people.

Visit: bfwml.co.uk for further information.

• Regular vacuuming and occasional shampooing of carpeted areas using carpet cleaning machinery.
• Regular maintenance of hard floors using a buffing machine i.e. spray cleaning, stripping, scrubbing and buffing.
• Regular high and low damp dusting including all worktops, ledges, skirting, picture frames, notice boards, radiators, desks and shelving and general fixtures and fittings.
• Daily dusting of all non-clinical electrical equipment, furniture and periodic application of spray polish.
• Daily cleaning of all washbasins, toilets, sluice sinks and sanitary fittings including replenishment of soap and hand towel dispensers and toilet tissue, as necessary.
• Routinely clean all internal glazing i.e. windows, partitions, door glazing and mirrors.
• Periodic changing of curtains.
• Daily emptying of clinical and domestic waste containers and litter bins using colour coded bags including removal to storage at approved locations.
• Ensuring that premises are secure by locking all doors, activating intruder alarms and reporting any suspicious behavior.
• Acquiring an understanding of departmental guidance notes and following procedures therein.
• Reporting faults to cleaning equipment and damage to furniture, fittings and décor to the relevant level of seniority.

Please ensure you have read the attached Job Description & Person Specification for full information on the role, and before applying.

This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Sep 2026

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Various sites around Lancaster & Morecambe