Job summary Would you like to be part of a Vital Team ensuring high standards of cleanliness are achieved for patients, visitors and staff? Do you want to go home at the end of your shift knowing you helped make your local hospital a great place to be cared for? Our cleaning staff played and essential role and carry on doing so in fighting the global pandemic. They are responsible for cleaning the areas that are hosts for potentially dangerous germs and viruses. Here at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, we have new exciting opportunities to join our Facilities Team at the Westmorland General Hospital as a Domestic Assistant (cleaner) to support the Trust in delivering a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. The role is a 37.5 hour vacancy. 5 days per week 12:00-20:00 No experience necessary, full training will be given and uniform provided. We offer a competitive salary which includes additional payments for working weekends and evenings. There is also a great support benefit package for all colleagues working for the Trust which includes maternity and paternity leave, occupational sick pay, annual leave, flexible working and an occupational pension scheme. Main duties of the job To be responsible for a high standard of cleanliness in Clinical areas, public areas and external areas using the appropriate recognised cleaning methods. Responsible for identifying areas to be cleaned, plan and organise a cleaning programme with relevant ward or departmental staff, ensuring Patient, Staff and Visitor safety is not compromised. Operating cleaning equipment, machinery in accordance with manufacturer's instruction ensuring that it is in a good clean working order, reporting faults immediately to supervisor. Undertake deep clean/isolation cleans following national and local guidelines. Carry out spot cleaning to ensure spillages and incidents are dealt with swiftly and efficiently, supported by Clinical staff as appropriate. To adhere to all relevant COSHH assessments and Safety Data sheets when preparing, using and disposing of cleaning chemicals. About us We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support. Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,169 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 435-1LSC-UHMBT-014-25 Job locations Westmorland General Hospital Burton Road Kendal LA9 7RG Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Evidence in good literacy and numeracy skills Possess or is willing to work towards a BIC's Qualification or equivalent NVQ Level 2 Desirable Health and Safety Knowledge of COSHH Experience Essential Ability to work on your own or in a team without direct supervision Desirable Knowledge of cleaning in a healthcare establishment Knowledge of the potential of cross contamination within a healthcare setting Previous cleaning experience Skills, ability and knowledge Essential Ability to communicate clearly and effective Ability to plan your own workload Be able to understand written and spoken instructions Be able to use heavy equipment on a regular basis Be able to handle hazardous cleaning chemicals on a regular basis Desirable Deal with a diverse range of people face to face Ability to communicate within a team and provide diverse feedback to colleagues and line managers Knowledge of infection control in the cleaning environment Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Evidence in good literacy and numeracy skills Possess or is willing to work towards a BIC's Qualification or equivalent NVQ Level 2 Desirable Health and Safety Knowledge of COSHH Experience Essential Ability to work on your own or in a team without direct supervision Desirable Knowledge of cleaning in a healthcare establishment Knowledge of the potential of cross contamination within a healthcare setting Previous cleaning experience Skills, ability and knowledge Essential Ability to communicate clearly and effective Ability to plan your own workload Be able to understand written and spoken instructions Be able to use heavy equipment on a regular basis Be able to handle hazardous cleaning chemicals on a regular basis Desirable Deal with a diverse range of people face to face Ability to communicate within a team and provide diverse feedback to colleagues and line managers Knowledge of infection control in the cleaning environment 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 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Westmorland General Hospital Burton Road Kendal LA9 7RG Employer's website http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)