Domestic Assistant inLeigh inLeigh PUBLISHED 25 DEC 2023

  • To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high standards of cleaning within both the clinical and non-clinical areas.
  • To clean specific areas in line with Trust policy and national cleaning standards.
  • To provide a cleaning service in accordance with approved methods, standards and frequencies.
  • To provide support to terminal cleans/infection cleans ensuring conversance with infection control & procedures in respect of all cleaning duties.
  • The removal and cleaning up of uncontained body fluid spillages in line with Trust policy and national cleaning standards.
  • To use cleaning equipment, machinery and cleaning materials once trained and ability to spot defects with machinery and report to Supervisor.
  • Where required undertake Bioquell Q50- HPV decontamination duties and be fully compliant with all the methods and responsibilities of using this system.
  • To adopt a flexible approach when undertaking domestic duties.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are currently recruiting for a Domestic Assistant based at
Leigh Infirmary

The post will be working 15 hrs per week

15 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 17.00 - 20.00)


Please note this vacancy may close earlier than the closing date if a high volume of applications is received.


*Applicants who have already received feedback that they are unsuitable for the position need not apply - unless they have taken steps to strengthen their application to demonstrate and evidence how you meet the essential criteria since that decision. *

The post holder is responsible for carrying out specific cleaning and other related duties, following set procedure and standards to provide and maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the hospital and designated wards or departments.

To perform domestic duties including:

  • General cleaning.
  • Isolation cleaning.
  • High and low dusting.
  • Wet and dry mopping.
  • Clean toilets, baths and washbasins.
  • Emptying clinical and general waste bins and placing bags in designated areas.
  • Vacuum Cleaning.
  • Scrubbing and buffing floors with mechanical machine.
  • Carpet shampooing.
  • Using chemicals and cleaning equipment responsibly and within health and safety guidelines.
  • Maintaining staff and public safety through appropriate use of warning signage whilst cleaning.


Full training will be provided to the successful candidate.

  • To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high standards of cleaning within both the clinical and non-clinical areas.
  • To clean specific areas in line with Trust policy and national cleaning standards.
  • To provide a cleaning service in accordance with approved methods, standards and frequencies.
  • To provide support to terminal cleans/infection cleans ensuring conversance with infection control & procedures in respect of all cleaning duties.
  • The removal and cleaning up of uncontained body fluid spillages in line with Trust policy and national cleaning standards.
  • To use cleaning equipment, machinery and cleaning materials once trained and ability to spot defects with machinery and report to Supervisor.
  • Where required undertake Bioquell Q50- HPV decontamination duties and be fully compliant with all the methods and responsibilities of using this system.
  • To adopt a flexible approach when undertaking domestic duties.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are currently recruiting for a Domestic Assistant based at
Leigh Infirmary

The post will be working 15 hrs per week

15 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 17.00 - 20.00)


Please note this vacancy may close earlier than the closing date if a high volume of applications is received.


*Applicants who have already received feedback that they are unsuitable for the position need not apply - unless they have taken steps to strengthen their application to demonstrate and evidence how you meet the essential criteria since that decision. *

The post holder is responsible for carrying out specific cleaning and other related duties, following set procedure and standards to provide and maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the hospital and designated wards or departments.

To perform domestic duties including:

  • General cleaning.
  • Isolation cleaning.
  • High and low dusting.
  • Wet and dry mopping.
  • Clean toilets, baths and washbasins.
  • Emptying clinical and general waste bins and placing bags in designated areas.
  • Vacuum Cleaning.
  • Scrubbing and buffing floors with mechanical machine.
  • Carpet shampooing.
  • Using chemicals and cleaning equipment responsibly and within health and safety guidelines.
  • Maintaining staff and public safety through appropriate use of warning signage whilst cleaning.


Full training will be provided to the successful candidate.



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