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Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust Domestic Assistant
The closing date is 17 September 2026
Job summary
Please note that this job does not meet the requirements for work visa sponsorship and as such we will be unable to progress your application if you do not have the right to work in the UK. We are looking for a Domestic Assistant to help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff. Working as part of our team, you will carry out cleaning duties across clinical and non-clinical areas, follow infection prevention and control standards, use cleaning equipment safely, maintain cleaning records and support the delivery of a high-quality domestic service.
You will be self-motivated and be able to work both independently and as part of a team, maintaining the current high standards to provide an excellent service for patient care and provision of meals, for a 7-day service.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
To perform domestic duties e.g. mopping, dusting, hovering in all parts of the hospital or other Trust establishments and surrounding areas as required.
To maintain the required standard of cleaning service using the correct procedures and frequencies.
Clean some non-medical electrical equipment i.e. televisions.
Flush all water outlets on a daily basis and record when completed.
Ensure the correct use of mechanical cleaning equipment including floor polisher.
Ensure own cleaning stock is maintained.
Complete cleaning schedules on a daily basis.
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.
Details
Date posted
03 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum / pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
825-8247906-OPS
Job locations
Whitchurch Hospital
Claypit Street
WHITCHURCH
SY13 1NT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Person Specification
Training and Qualificaitons
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of cleaning which includes mopping, hoovering and dusting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of importance of cleanliness in a health care environment
- General awareness of safety
- Good organisational skills
- Good communicator, team player, adaptable
Training and Qualificaitons
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of cleaning which includes mopping, hoovering and dusting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of importance of cleanliness in a health care environment
- General awareness of safety
- Good organisational skills
- Good communicator, team player, adaptable
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
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Address
Whitchurch Hospital
Claypit Street
WHITCHURCH
SY13 1NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Address
Whitchurch Hospital
Claypit Street
WHITCHURCH
SY13 1NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Site, Hotel Services & Admin Manager
Paula Harding
01948666292
Details
Date posted
03 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum / pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
825-8247906-OPS
Job locations
Whitchurch Hospital
Claypit Street
WHITCHURCH
SY13 1NT
United Kingdom
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