Domestic Assistant - Higher Level inAshington inAshington PUBLISHED 30 OCT 2024

Band 2  PERMANENT 
Report all faults queries or problems to the Ward Manager/Domestic Supervisor.

We are looking to recruit a number of friendly and flexible Domestic Assistants to work within our team at Wansbeck General Hospital in Ashington.


Post 1:
20 hrs per week - ward based - working 3pm - 7pm, 5 days per week as part of a rota to include some weekends and bank holidays


Post 2:
18 hrs per week - ward based - working 7am - 1pm, 3 days per week as part of a rota to include some weekends and bank holidays.


Post 3:
18 hrs per week - to cover all areas of the hospital, 3 x 6 hr shifts per week either 7am - 1pm or 12.30pm -6.30pm


Post 4:
24 hrs per week - to cover all areas of the hospital, 4 x 6 hr shifts per week either 7am - 1pm or 12.30pm -6.30pm

Other hours may also be available


Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Our Domestics maintain the standard of cleanliness throughout our hospital, corporate and community settings by means of approved cleaning methods.

The role is to support high standards of care to our patients. You will need to embrace our trust values, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and have a flexible approach to your work.

About us

Maintain the standard of cleanliness as specified throughout the designated work area by means of approved cleaning methods.

Able to complete a range of routine work procedures such as:

Cleaning of floor areas as scheduled by means of vacuuming, mopping, buffing and spray cleaning.

Undertake deep cleans in areas where infection is present

Removal of rubbish including domestic and clinical waste from designated areas to disposal point

Cleaning of sanitary areas, toilet, sinks, shower cubicles and staff changing areas

Damp dusting of all surfaces, ledges, shelves, curtain rails

Cleaning of internal glass

Taking down and putting up of curtains

Scheduled cleaning of chairs

Scheduled cleaning of carpets

To wash walls (shoulder height) fitting and windows where required

Use all equipment and materials in a correct and safe manner

Report all faults queries or problems to the Ward Manager/Domestic Supervisor

Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all work areas

Carry out any urgent spot cleaning and spillage

Participate in training programmes relevant to efficiency, fire drills, hygiene, the requirements of the health and safety at Work regulations and other courses as deemed necessary for the efficient working of the department.

Any other duties as deemed appropriate.

We are looking to recruit a number of friendly and flexible Domestic Assistants to work within our team at Wansbeck General Hospital in Ashington.


Post 1:
20 hrs per week - ward based - working 3pm - 7pm, 5 days per week as part of a rota to include some weekends and bank holidays


Post 2:
18 hrs per week - ward based - working 7am - 1pm, 3 days per week as part of a rota to include some weekends and bank holidays.


Post 3:
18 hrs per week - to cover all areas of the hospital, 3 x 6 hr shifts per week either 7am - 1pm or 12.30pm -6.30pm


Post 4:
24 hrs per week - to cover all areas of the hospital, 4 x 6 hr shifts per week either 7am - 1pm or 12.30pm -6.30pm

Other hours may also be available


Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Our Domestics maintain the standard of cleanliness throughout our hospital, corporate and community settings by means of approved cleaning methods.

The role is to support high standards of care to our patients. You will need to embrace our trust values, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and have a flexible approach to your work.

About us

Maintain the standard of cleanliness as specified throughout the designated work area by means of approved cleaning methods.

Able to complete a range of routine work procedures such as:

Cleaning of floor areas as scheduled by means of vacuuming, mopping, buffing and spray cleaning.

Undertake deep cleans in areas where infection is present

Removal of rubbish including domestic and clinical waste from designated areas to disposal point

Cleaning of sanitary areas, toilet, sinks, shower cubicles and staff changing areas

Damp dusting of all surfaces, ledges, shelves, curtain rails

Cleaning of internal glass

Taking down and putting up of curtains

Scheduled cleaning of chairs

Scheduled cleaning of carpets

To wash walls (shoulder height) fitting and windows where required

Use all equipment and materials in a correct and safe manner

Report all faults queries or problems to the Ward Manager/Domestic Supervisor

Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all work areas

Carry out any urgent spot cleaning and spillage

Participate in training programmes relevant to efficiency, fire drills, hygiene, the requirements of the health and safety at Work regulations and other courses as deemed necessary for the efficient working of the department.

Any other duties as deemed appropriate.



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