Job summary Are you wanting a rewarding career within the NHS? Our Domestic Service Assistants play a vital role in ensuring the highest standard of cleanliness is maintained throughout Community and the Trust. The vacancy is based at the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals main food production unit which supplies every area within the Trust - our Domestic team assist by cleaning the communal areas within the unit. Main duties of the job All posts will be required to undertake a range of domestic duties, for example maintaining a high standard of cleanliness using modern cleaning methods and machinery, full training will be provided. The post may at times be required to attend to the cleaning of bodily fluids together with barrier cleaning and when competent in the role you will be required to buddy with new staff members. About us You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,169 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 190-0187-DIR Job locations Northern General Hospital Herries Road Sheffield S5 7AU Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English & Maths at a minimum of Grade D/3, or equivalent, or relevant experience that demonstrates competency to this level Desirable Basic Health & Safety and Food Hygiene Training / Qualification Customer Service Training / Qualification Experience Essential Experience of working in a customer focused environment Desirable Experience of cleaning in a public sector environment Experience of working in a healthcare environment Experience of working in a cleaning role in a healthcare environment Special Skills / Aptitudes Essential Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of high cleanliness standards. Willingness to complete job specific & essential training relevant to the role. Understanding of the reasons for and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. Dealing with patients, visitors and colleagues in a caring and sensitive manner. Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) Efficient time management and ability to prioritise tasks Ability to work effectively as part of a team Desirable Evidence of supporting new members of staff in the workplace Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English & Maths at a minimum of Grade D/3, or equivalent, or relevant experience that demonstrates competency to this level Desirable Basic Health & Safety and Food Hygiene Training / Qualification Customer Service Training / Qualification Experience Essential Experience of working in a customer focused environment Desirable Experience of cleaning in a public sector environment Experience of working in a healthcare environment Experience of working in a cleaning role in a healthcare environment Special Skills / Aptitudes Essential Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of high cleanliness standards. Willingness to complete job specific & essential training relevant to the role. Understanding of the reasons for and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. Dealing with patients, visitors and colleagues in a caring and sensitive manner. Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) Efficient time management and ability to prioritise tasks Ability to work effectively as part of a team Desirable Evidence of supporting new members of staff in the workplace 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Northern General Hospital Herries Road Sheffield S5 7AU Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)