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QE Facilities Domestic Assistant

The closing date is 18 November 2026

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Job summary

We are looking for reliable, flexible and well-motivated individuals who take pride in their work, to work as Domestics Assistants at Gateshead. Main job purpose and duties are focused around the cleaning of the patient environment. Duties may also include food and beverage service in the patient environment.

Main duties of the job

• Complete daily, weekly, and regular cleaning to include cleaning of all floor surfaces, paintwork, internal glass, fixtures and fittings as defined by QE Facilities Policy, Procedures and Service Level Agreements within the designated area(s)
• Organise and remove waste materials from designated areas complying with defined waste procedures for both domestic and clinical waste
• Carry out sanitary cleaning in all wet areas to include toilets, basins, baths, and shower cubicles.
• Maintain, and replenish cleaning materials to all designated areas to include linen in selected locations
• Respond to requests for remedial cleaning after incidents/ accidents in a timely fashion
• Report building defects to ensure remedial action is taken
• prepare patient area for service of patient meals,
• collection of cutlery and crockery following patient meal service the washing up of all items and storage at ward level
• preparation and serving of patient beverages under the guidance of nursing staff
• Linen change in on-call rooms and residential accommodation curtain change in all clinical areas.
• working bank holidays to support the needs of the service

About us

QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.

We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).

In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.

QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate.

We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,272 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

297-QEF-8025326-E

Job locations

Gateshead Hospital

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Various shifts available.

12 hours 3 day rotation 4x8pm includes alternative weekends.

• Complete daily, weekly, and regular cleaning to include cleaning of all floor surfaces, paintwork, internal glass, fixtures and fittings as defined by QE Facilities Policy, Procedures and Service Level Agreements within the designated area(s)
• Organise and remove waste materials from designated areas complying with defined waste procedures for both domestic and clinical waste
• Carry out sanitary cleaning in all wet areas to include toilets, basins, baths, and shower cubicles.
• Maintain, and replenish cleaning materials to all designated areas to include linen in selected locations
• Respond to requests for remedial cleaning after incidents/ accidents in a timely fashion
• Report building defects to ensure remedial action is taken
• prepare patient area for service of patient meals,
• collection of cutlery and crockery following patient meal service the washing up of all items and storage at ward level
• preparation and serving of patient beverages under the guidance of nursing staff
• Linen change in on-call rooms and residential accommodation curtain change in all clinical areas.
• working bank holidays to support the needs of the service

Job description

Job responsibilities

Various shifts available.

12 hours 3 day rotation 4x8pm includes alternative weekends.

• Complete daily, weekly, and regular cleaning to include cleaning of all floor surfaces, paintwork, internal glass, fixtures and fittings as defined by QE Facilities Policy, Procedures and Service Level Agreements within the designated area(s)
• Organise and remove waste materials from designated areas complying with defined waste procedures for both domestic and clinical waste
• Carry out sanitary cleaning in all wet areas to include toilets, basins, baths, and shower cubicles.
• Maintain, and replenish cleaning materials to all designated areas to include linen in selected locations
• Respond to requests for remedial cleaning after incidents/ accidents in a timely fashion
• Report building defects to ensure remedial action is taken
• prepare patient area for service of patient meals,
• collection of cutlery and crockery following patient meal service the washing up of all items and storage at ward level
• preparation and serving of patient beverages under the guidance of nursing staff
• Linen change in on-call rooms and residential accommodation curtain change in all clinical areas.
• working bank holidays to support the needs of the service

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience working in a domestic role/in a healthcare setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Patient and client interactions which portray a professional, supportive and caring service
• Constructive team working and participation including multi-disciplinary team relationships(
• Personal organisation and time management with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and use initiative, while being part of a team.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the application of all regulatory and legislative requirements required to ensure a Healthy & Safe environment including: Infection Prevention and Control; Safe Working; Lone Working; COSHH; Food Safety and Manual Handling; Patient and Customer Care
• Cleaning procedures and protocols

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience working in a domestic role/in a healthcare setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Patient and client interactions which portray a professional, supportive and caring service
• Constructive team working and participation including multi-disciplinary team relationships(
• Personal organisation and time management with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and use initiative, while being part of a team.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the application of all regulatory and legislative requirements required to ensure a Healthy & Safe environment including: Infection Prevention and Control; Safe Working; Lone Working; COSHH; Food Safety and Manual Handling; Patient and Customer Care
• Cleaning procedures and protocols

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

QE Facilities

Address

Gateshead Hospital

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.qefacilities.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

QE Facilities

Address

Gateshead Hospital

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.qefacilities.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Domestic services manager

Julie Holmes

[email protected]

01914452267

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,272 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

297-QEF-8025326-E

Job locations

Gateshead Hospital

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

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