Domestic Assistant - Higher Level

Our Domestics maintain the standard of cleanliness throughout our hospital, corporate and community settings by means of approved cleaning methods., 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.
The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Applicants who are members of the Armed Forces, and those who have a disability that requires support in the work place (two ticks pledge) and who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed under the Trust's interview guarantee scheme.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and inclusion and are committed to a workforce that is diverse, equal and inclusive. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME people are currently under-represented in our workforce as well as other under-represented groups such as LGBT+ and disabled candidates. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, we have a Gold award from the Defense Recognition Scheme, and we are delighted to support Apprenticeships, Age Posi+ive and are a mindful employer.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to attend interview please make the recruitment team aware as soon as possible by calling our HR Recruitment Team on option 2.
Applicants who meet the Fit and Proper Person Requirements (FPPR) will require additional pre-employment checks in line CQC and statutory guidance.
Make sure to read the 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application and make sure you know everything there is to know before joining our fantastic trust!
Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay.

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.

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services for all of Northumbria Healthcare Trust's sites.
Come and work for us and we can offer you:
+ Competitive rates of pay
+ Enhanced rates of pay for working evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays
+ Favourable employment terms and conditions - we mirror NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions (https://www.nhsemployers.org/tchandbook) which includes up to 33 days annual leave + bank holidays per year, generous maternity and paternity leave provisions, occupational sick pay, and much more
+ NHS Pension Scheme
+ Career development opportunities
+ Fantastic staff benefits including car lease, home electronics, cycle to work and childcare schemes, priority access to vaccinations, physiotherapy, counselling, among many more
+ A great employee experience - we score very highly on our employee satisfaction metrics, 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.