Domestic Assistant

To maintain a clean and hygienic environment for Trust staff, patients and their visitors in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness., Main Tasks are:
Empty and dispose of domestic and clinical waste in accordance with the Trust's Infection Control and Waste Disposal Policies.
Carry out general cleaning tasks i.e. damp dusting of all furniture, fixtures, fittings, skirting's and interior glass doors.
Carry out high and low level dusting of walls, ledges, perimeter fittings, paintwork.
Clean all sanitary fittings and fixtures.
Supply and replenish consumables i.e. paper towels, toilet rolls, soap etc.
Clean and maintain floor areas/surfaces using the appropriate equipment.
Clean the kitchen, fixtures and appliances.
Clean and maintain Cleaning Store and equipment.
As required and under supervision respond to any requests for ad-hoc and specialist cleaning, adhering to Infection Control Guidelines.
Other Duties:
Report any mechanical defects, pest sightings or building/environment faults to a supervisor.
Collect and return keys after securing door, windows and exits.
Use all PPE as required.
Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and be presentably dressed at all times wearing the correct uniform and identification.
Use and care of approved cleaning materials and equipment at all times in accordance with the operator instructions.
Maintain appropriate levels of chemicals and equipment in area of work.
Regularly check machinery and equipment, changing filters when necessary and reporting faults as required, To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].
We're looking forward to hearing from you!

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.