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Domestic Assistant
Northampton General Hospital
Ireland
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Dental Assistant
Job summary To assist in creating a clean and hygienic environment at all times, whilst providing a professional and quality service to all users.
8 hour(s) ago
Domestic Assistant
Northampton General Hospital
Ireland
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Dental Assistant
Job summary To assist in creating a clean and hygienic environment at all times, whilst providing a professional and quality service to all users.
8 hour(s) ago
Domestic Assistant
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Ireland
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Dental Assistant
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable person to join our team at Berrywood Hospital, Northampton.
1 month(s) ago
Domestic Assistant
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Ireland
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Dental Assistant
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable person to join our team at Berrywood Hospital, Northampton.
1 month(s) ago
Posted 8 hour(s) ago
Reference: 2420195
Job summary
To assist in creating a clean and hygienic environment at all times, whilst providing a professional and quality service to all users.
To meet the Trust's Cleaning Plan by adhering to the cleaning frequencies and schedules, as set out by the National Standards of Cleanliness.
Full time and part hours available
Main duties of the job
To create, contribute and maintain a professional and effective working relationship with patients, clients, visitors & other staff members.
To communicate with other staff, patients and visitors in a courteous manner ensuring that any instructions to maintain their safety are understood.
To have full regard to the security of the premises and the environment at all times.
Diligently follow all laid down procedures in relation to key disciplines and personal safety.
Monitor and maintain the cleanliness of the environment by the removal and disposal of waste & refuse, ensuring the correct use of bags and labelling procedures.
About us
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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.
Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage.
UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Details
Date posted
12 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year Per annum / pro rota
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
265-8259168-COR
Job locations
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
Northampton
NN1 5BD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To create, contribute and maintain a professional and effective working relationship with patients, clients, visitors & other staff members.
To communicate with other staff, patients and visitors in a courteous manner ensuring that any instructions to maintain their safety are understood.
To have full regard to the security of the premises and the environment at all times.
Diligently follow all laid down procedures in relation to key disciplines and personal safety.
Monitor and maintain the cleanliness of the environment by the removal and disposal of waste & refuse, ensuring the correct use of bags and labelling procedures.
Ensure bags are safe disposed of into the correct waste bins in the correct designated areas.
To undertake each cleaning task in accordance with the method statements of the department training.
To clean all sanitary, clinical and floor areas and removing dust, dirt and debris to the required Trust standard ensuring adherence to our Health & Safety procedures and policies.
Monitor and maintain the hygiene and sterility of areas with the specific aim of preventing cross infection in a potentially hazardous environment, in line with Infection Control procedures and guidelines.
To adhere to the Trusts colour coded system with equipment and consumables. i.e. cloths, mops and equipment.
All of the domestic staffs are required to undertake special cleans on request i.e. Isolation Cleaning.
Provide flexibility, assistance and support to other areas of work as and when required and instructed by your line manager or supervisor.
The Line Manager may allocate any other work or duties commensurate with the post.
All duties will be carried out in accordance with the departmental Health & Safety policy and COSHH regulations. These are to be adhered to at all times in line with Trust procedures.
To report accidents and near misses in accordance with Trust procedures.
To safely use all the domestics machinery and equipment i.e. Buffer, Burnisher and all of the floor maintainer electric machinery.
Clean, adjust and maintain non-hazardous and potentially hazardous hand tools and equipment.
To check machinery/equipment before use, reporting any faults or defects. Any defective machinery should be taken out of service and clearly labelled 'Out of order'
To contribute to the development of the Domestic Service by putting forward suggestions for improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To create, contribute and maintain a professional and effective working relationship with patients, clients, visitors & other staff members.
To communicate with other staff, patients and visitors in a courteous manner ensuring that any instructions to maintain their safety are understood.
To have full regard to the security of the premises and the environment at all times.
Diligently follow all laid down procedures in relation to key disciplines and personal safety.
Monitor and maintain the cleanliness of the environment by the removal and disposal of waste & refuse, ensuring the correct use of bags and labelling procedures.
Ensure bags are safe disposed of into the correct waste bins in the correct designated areas.
To undertake each cleaning task in accordance with the method statements of the department training.
To clean all sanitary, clinical and floor areas and removing dust, dirt and debris to the required Trust standard ensuring adherence to our Health & Safety procedures and policies.
Monitor and maintain the hygiene and sterility of areas with the specific aim of preventing cross infection in a potentially hazardous environment, in line with Infection Control procedures and guidelines.
To adhere to the Trusts colour coded system with equipment and consumables. i.e. cloths, mops and equipment.
All of the domestic staffs are required to undertake special cleans on request i.e. Isolation Cleaning.
Provide flexibility, assistance and support to other areas of work as and when required and instructed by your line manager or supervisor.
The Line Manager may allocate any other work or duties commensurate with the post.
All duties will be carried out in accordance with the departmental Health & Safety policy and COSHH regulations. These are to be adhered to at all times in line with Trust procedures.
To report accidents and near misses in accordance with Trust procedures.
To safely use all the domestics machinery and equipment i.e. Buffer, Burnisher and all of the floor maintainer electric machinery.
Clean, adjust and maintain non-hazardous and potentially hazardous hand tools and equipment.
To check machinery/equipment before use, reporting any faults or defects. Any defective machinery should be taken out of service and clearly labelled 'Out of order'
To contribute to the development of the Domestic Service by putting forward suggestions for improvement.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Basic and Good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Excellent customer care skills.
- Ability to retain information and learning
- Ability to read and understand written instructions
- Has the physical ability to effectively perform the frequent duties of the post i.e. handle heavy waste, using heavy machinery, ability to stand or walk continuously.
- Ability to communicate using good verbal and written English i.e. fill in stock request form, annual leave requests, report any issue to the Supervisory Team
- Able to identify potential hazards in the workplace and the confidence to act upon these effectively
- Ability to work under own initiative to achieve set targets
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload/tasks
- Ability to multi task effectively and move from one task to another rapidly when priorities change
- Ability to remain calm under pressure or challenging situations
- Ability to assist in and demonstrating duties and operating procedures to new members or staff
- Ability to undertake the full range of tasks once trained
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- To have experience of cleaning.
- Awareness of Health & Safety and Infection Control.
- Understanding Confidentiality and security.
- Knowledge of cleaning products. i.e. COSHH.
- Use electronic resources to input and save information. i.e. annual leave, timesheets.
Desirable
- Experience in a similar role or service industry.
- Experience working as part of a team.
- Knowledge of using heavy duty cleaning machinery i.e. Buffer, Burnish.
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ Level 1 or 2 or Apprenticeship.
- NVQ, Apprenticeship or equivalent in cleaning and support services.
- GCSE or equivalent in English or Maths.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Basic and Good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Excellent customer care skills.
- Ability to retain information and learning
- Ability to read and understand written instructions
- Has the physical ability to effectively perform the frequent duties of the post i.e. handle heavy waste, using heavy machinery, ability to stand or walk continuously.
- Ability to communicate using good verbal and written English i.e. fill in stock request form, annual leave requests, report any issue to the Supervisory Team
- Able to identify potential hazards in the workplace and the confidence to act upon these effectively
- Ability to work under own initiative to achieve set targets
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload/tasks
- Ability to multi task effectively and move from one task to another rapidly when priorities change
- Ability to remain calm under pressure or challenging situations
- Ability to assist in and demonstrating duties and operating procedures to new members or staff
- Ability to undertake the full range of tasks once trained
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- To have experience of cleaning.
- Awareness of Health & Safety and Infection Control.
- Understanding Confidentiality and security.
- Knowledge of cleaning products. i.e. COSHH.
- Use electronic resources to input and save information. i.e. annual leave, timesheets.
Desirable
- Experience in a similar role or service industry.
- Experience working as part of a team.
- Knowledge of using heavy duty cleaning machinery i.e. Buffer, Burnish.
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ Level 1 or 2 or Apprenticeship.
- NVQ, Apprenticeship or equivalent in cleaning and support services.
- GCSE or equivalent in English or Maths.
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
Northampton General Hospital
Address
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
Northampton
NN1 5BD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northampton General Hospital
Address
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
Northampton
NN1 5BD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
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Domestic Assistant
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2313254
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable person to join our team at Berrywood Hospital, Northampton. Your duties will include general cleaning of the patient, public and staff areas as set by your allocated cleaning schedule. You will be required to work to, and maintain standards as set by the NHS National Cleaning Specifications. Enthusiasm and dedication to provide a clean safe environment is essential.
Working hours: 25 per week, Monday to Friday 14.00 - 19.00 . This shift pattern is subject to change,
Main duties of the job
Some of the main duties of this job include:
- Providing a high quality domestic service in a way that is conducive to patient care ensuring legislative and policies are adhered to.
- Follow cleaning specifications and use appropriate equipment and materials.
- Work closely with other staff to ensure a safe and pleasant environment.
- To carry out floor maintenance i.e. mopping & displaying "wet floor" warning cones. Shampoo carpets and corridor mats on a systematic basis.
- Removing waste and clinical waste bags ensuring correct bags and procedures are followed.
- Use chemicals/cleaning agents in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. To only use chemicals which are supplied by the Trust and store under lock and key ensuring COSHH regulations are adhered to.
- Machinery used in a safe manner as per instructions/training.
- Undertake deep clean, clinical clean, admission and infection cleans as required by infection control procedure including removal, laundering, and hanging of curtains.
- To observe the colour coded cleaning system used within the wards, health centres and departments.
- Wear the protective clothing and uniform supplied by the Trust, maintaining a neat and tidy appearance and high standards of personal hygiene.
- Complete Trust mandatory training in a timely manner; attend meetings, one to ones and appraisal meetings. Keep self-informed on Trust matters.
About us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
270-TG453-CORP-E
Job locations
Berrywood Hospital
Berrywood Drive
Northampton
NN5 6UD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- General education including literacy and numeracy
- An understanding of the importance of health and safety
- An understanding of the importance of hygiene
Skills
Essential
- Experience in a similar role or industry
Person Specification Knowledge Essential General education including literacy and numeracy An understanding of the importance of health and safety An understanding of the importance of hygiene Skills Essential Experience in a similar role or industry
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
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Berrywood Hospital
Berrywood Drive
Northampton
NN5 6UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Berrywood Hospital
Berrywood Drive
Northampton
NN5 6UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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