Job summary We are looking to recruit Domestic Assistants on a permanent basis at our Northumbria Hospital. The following hours are available: Various hours per week. Dayshift / Nightshift The Trust, its patients, staff and buildings are absolutely central to everything we do in NHFM and we are 100% aligned to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values. Our domestic teams are busy and work hard, but you'll be given full training and the support you will need. Being a Domestic Assistant will give you experience of working in a care environment. You'll work closely with a wide range of staff and get to know them and see what they do. You'll also get experience of talking to patients and visitors and will get to see the difference you make to them.We'd love for you to stay within Domestic Services and NHFM, but if you do want to get into a healthcare assistant or nursing role in the future, this is the perfect opportunity to get a foot in the door. 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. Main duties of the job Quite simply, the NHS could not function without our Domestics Every single service in the Trust relies on domestics to keep the place clean and safe for patients, visitors and staff. You'll be part of a team striving to maintain the highest cleanliness standards in wards, departments, corridors and offices, and in doing so making a real difference to the NHS. About us 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. Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and benefits of working for us. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 319-6904952LW Job locations Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital Northumbria Way Cramlington NE23 6NZ Job description Job responsibilities 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. Damp dusting of all surfaces, ledges, shelves, curtain rails. Cleaning of internal glass. Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all work areas. Carry out any urgent spot cleaning and spillage. Job description Job responsibilities 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. Damp dusting of all surfaces, ledges, shelves, curtain rails. Cleaning of internal glass. Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all work areas. Carry out any urgent spot cleaning and spillage. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic Numerate & Literate Skills Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate or must be achieved within 6 months of start date Desirable NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) Experience and Knowledge Essential Previous domestic experience Desirable Customer Service training Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic Numerate & Literate Skills Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate or must be achieved within 6 months of start date Desirable NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) Experience and Knowledge Essential Previous domestic experience Desirable Customer Service training Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital Northumbria Way Cramlington NE23 6NZ Employer's website https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)