Domestic Assistant
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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Domestic Assistant
The closing date is 11 November 2026
Job summary
Previous applicants need not apply.
Hotel Services are offering exciting opportunities to work within a vibrant, inclusive and busy department.
As a Domestic Assistant you will provide a high quality cleaning service working either individually or as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe environment is maintained for patients, staff and visitors.
If you are highly motivated and want to make a difference to our patients' experience, we would like to hear from you.
- Interview Date 25 November 2026
- Monday to Friday 07.00-10.00 - 15 hoursMonday to Friday 17.00-20.00 - 15 hours
- Monday to Friday 17.00-20.00 - 15 hours - Manor walks - Cramlington
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
- To provide a high standard of cleaning within clinical and non-clinical areas reducing the risk of infections by following agreed work schedules, methods and procedures in accordance with the National Standards of Cleanliness.
- Operating cleaning equipment, machinery in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
- Disposal of waste in accordance with the Trust Waste Policy.
- Accurate completion of all required documentation to support specific service processes , eg Terminal cleans.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Freeman Hospital
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
317-2026-45-09-DR
Job locations
Freeman Hospital
317 01 Freeman Hospital
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To perform cleaning and other associated task in any ward, department, operating theatre, laboratory, corridor, catering area, office or residential accommodation as may be required and shall include all or any of the under mentioned tasks, which may include working as a team member
- To ensure the highest possible standard of cleanliness is achieved and complying with the National Standards of Cleanliness, and the local Infection Control Policy within given areas to minimise the risk of cross infection for staff, patients and members of the public within Trust premises
- Undertake deep clean/isolation cleans following national and local guidelines
Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To perform cleaning and other associated task in any ward, department, operating theatre, laboratory, corridor, catering area, office or residential accommodation as may be required and shall include all or any of the under mentioned tasks, which may include working as a team member
- To ensure the highest possible standard of cleanliness is achieved and complying with the National Standards of Cleanliness, and the local Infection Control Policy within given areas to minimise the risk of cross infection for staff, patients and members of the public within Trust premises
- Undertake deep clean/isolation cleans following national and local guidelines
Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Literate - basic education
Desirable
- Understanding of infection control in relation to cleanliness
- Understanding of Health and Safety
- Knowledge of COSHH
SKILLS
Essential
- Good communication skills, must be able to communicate with other members of Trust staff
- Good writing skills
Desirable
- Previous use of cleaning machines and chemicals
EXPERIENCE
Desirable
- Previous Domestic experience
QUALIFICATIONS
Desirable
- NVQ / City and Guilds Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Literate - basic education
Desirable
- Understanding of infection control in relation to cleanliness
- Understanding of Health and Safety
- Knowledge of COSHH
SKILLS
Essential
- Good communication skills, must be able to communicate with other members of Trust staff
- Good writing skills
Desirable
- Previous use of cleaning machines and chemicals
EXPERIENCE
Desirable
- Previous Domestic experience
QUALIFICATIONS
Desirable
- NVQ / City and Guilds Qualifications
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
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Freeman Hospital
317 01 Freeman Hospital
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Freeman Hospital
317 01 Freeman Hospital
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Deputy Hotel Services Manager
Declan Garland
01912139208
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
317-2026-45-09-DR
Job locations
Freeman Hospital
317 01 Freeman Hospital
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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