Job summary

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for two committed, compassionate, and adaptable Registered Dental Nurses to join our expanding Community Dental Service. We are looking for motivated individuals with strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills who are dedicated to delivering highquality care across our busy clinics in South Tyneside, Sunderland, and Gateshead.

As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will work collaboratively with dentists, dental therapists, and administrative colleagues to provide safe, effective, and patientcentred care. You will contribute to an excellent experience for a diverse patient population, including individuals with additional needs, dental anxiety, or complex medical conditions.

This is a varied and rewarding role that includes travel between community clinic sites, hospitals, care homes, and patients homes, supporting service delivery across the region.

Main duties of the job

As an experienced member of the dental team, you will provide essential chairside support and carry out a range of clinical and administrative duties to ensure the smooth and efficient running of our dental clinics. The post holder will support clinicians in delivering highquality treatment for both adults and children, including patients who are medically compromised or have additional needs such as learning disabilities or dental anxiety.

You will contribute to a wide variety of clinical activities across our community dental sites, providing assistance for routine and complex procedures. The role also includes supporting general anaesthetic sessions in theatre, helping to maintain the highest standards of safety and patient care.

You may additionally be involved in screening programmes, epidemiology, and research activities, while adhering to all relevant policies, procedures, and infection prevention standards.

Although you will be allocated a base location, flexibility is essential. You will work across multiple clinics within South Tyneside, Sunderland, and Gateshead to support service delivery. This is a MondaytoFriday role, requiring adaptability and a commitment to providing excellent care across the region.

This post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job summary

Choice Facilities Services are seeking a passionate, hardworking and reliable individual to join our team and fulfil the role of Domestic Assistant

The role of a Domestic Assistant is an exciting opportunity for people who are motivated, flexible, task focused and have excellent communications skills.

If you are ambitious, caring, team player and strive to deliver high standards services, we would like to hear from YOU!

As a Domestic Assistant you would be responsible for maintaining an acceptable standard of cleanliness in the allocated areas using the correct cleaning methods, frequencies, materials and equipment, cleaning to the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021. Cleaning is carried out in wards and departments throughout the organisation.

Choice Facilities Services work together;

To deliver nationally recognised high quality, safe, cost-effective services for the people, patients and stakeholders.

To attract and retain employees who are proud to recommend our services.

To deliver a wide range of high quality, effective and compliant Facilities Management (FM), Procurement and Pharmacy Services.

Choice Facilities Services provide a wide range of services including Domestic Services based over South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust sites.

To join a friendly, organised and positive working environment, apply for the role of Domestic Assistant.

Previous applicants need not apply, thank you.

Main duties of the job

To carry out all cleaning assigned, making full use of guidance and training given, using checklists provided.

Provide a beverage service to patients and visitors as required.

Ensure all necessary equipment/machinery is fit for purpose before use and ensure is cleaned and correctly stored after use.

Use all materials and consumables in accordance with laid down practices.

Collection, segregation and disposal of waste materials, replacement of liners, in accordance with policies.

Packing, sorting, delivering and collection of linen.

Undertake manual and mechanical cleaning activities in accordance with the cleaning schedule.

Ensure that all cleaning schedules are completed and checked on a daily basis.

Refilling of all dispensers including soap, hand towels, toilet rolls and all paper rolls

Provide emergency and ad hoc cleaning as required.

Cleaning in close proximity to patients including beds, windows, curtain rails, window ledges, tables and lockers.

Work safely at all times giving due consideration to themselves and others.

Use the appropriate work equipment and PPE provided, reporting any maintenance, safety deficiencies and incidents to a member of the supervisory team

Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by management.

Maintaining cleanliness of entrances, work areas and grounds as necessary

Various shift patterns available

About us

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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,957 a year pro rata for part time - various hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

M9155-Z-EA-0926-62

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining an acceptable standard of cleanliness in the allocated areas using the correct cleaning methods, frequencies, materials and equipment, cleaning to the National Standards of Healthcare cleanliness 2021. Cleaning is carried out in wards and departments throughout the organisation.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for maintaining an acceptable standard of cleanliness in the allocated areas using the correct cleaning methods, frequencies, materials and equipment, cleaning to the National Standards of Healthcare cleanliness 2021. Cleaning is carried out in wards and departments throughout the organisation.PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLEPlease note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Good understanding of cleaning services

Desirable

• Cleaning experience
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Numeracy and Literacy education

Desirable

• Cleaning experience
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Physical Skills

Essential

• Combination of bending/lifting/standing and walking with frequent requirement for physical effort.

Desirable

• Able to undertake varied manual handling tasks including use of
• machinery, movement of beds and other equipment.
• Ability to work in busy environment

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Ability to accept and prioritise instructions

Desirable

• Previous experience working with cleaning machinery

Person Specification Experience Essential Good understanding of cleaning services Desirable Cleaning experience Experience of working in a healthcare environment Qualifications Essential Basic Numeracy and Literacy education Desirable Cleaning experience Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Physical Skills Essential Combination of bending/lifting/standing and walking with frequent requirement for physical effort. Desirable Able to undertake varied manual handling tasks including use of machinery, movement of beds and other equipment. Ability to work in busy environment Skills and knowledge Essential Ability to accept and prioritise instructions Desirable Previous experience working with cleaning machinery

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

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Choice Facilities Services are seeking a passionate, hardworking and reliable individual to join our team and fulfil the role of Domestic Assistant

The role of a Domestic Assistant is an exciting opportunity for people who are motivated, flexible, task focused and have excellent communications skills.

If you are ambitious, caring, team player and strive to deliver high standards services, we would like to hear from YOU!

As a Domestic Assistant you would be responsible for maintaining an acceptable standard of cleanliness in the allocated areas using the correct cleaning methods, frequencies, materials and equipment, cleaning to the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021. Cleaning is carried out in wards and departments throughout the organisation.

Choice Facilities Services work together;

To deliver nationally recognised high quality, safe, cost-effective services for the people, patients and stakeholders.

To attract and retain employees who are proud to recommend our services.

To deliver a wide range of high quality, effective and compliant Facilities Management (FM), Procurement and Pharmacy Services.

Choice Facilities Services provide a wide range of services including Domestic Services based over South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust sites.

To join a friendly, organised and positive working environment, apply for the role of Domestic Assistant.

Previous applicants need not apply, thank you.

Main duties of the job

Carry out all cleaning assigned, making full use of guidance and training given, using checklists provided

Provide a beverage service to patients and visitors as required

Ensure all necessary equipment/machinery is fit for purpose before use and ensure is cleaned and correctly stored after use

Use all materials and consumables in accordance with laid down practices

Collection, segregation and disposal of waste materials, replacement of liners, in accordance with policies

Packing, sorting, delivering and collection of linen

Undertake manual and mechanical cleaning activities in accordance with the cleaning schedule

Ensure that all cleaning schedules are completed and checked on a daily basis

Refilling of all dispensers including soap, hand towels, toilet rolls and all paper rolls

Provide emergency and ad hoc cleaning as required

Cleaning in close proximity to patients including beds, windows, curtain rails, window ledges, tables and lockers

Work safely at all times giving due consideration to themselves and others

Use the appropriate work equipment and PPE provided, reporting any maintenance, safety deficiencies and incidents to a member of the supervisory team

Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by management

Maintaining cleanliness of entrances, work areas and grounds as necessary

Shifts available:

Mon-Fri 1600-2000 - 20 hours

Mon-Fri 0730-1600 - 35 hours

Weekend pool, 10 hours shifts on Saturday and Sunday between 0600-2200 - 20 hours

Bank: 0 hours

About us

Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,957 a year pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

M9155-Z-EA-0826-56

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining an acceptable standard of cleanliness in the allocated areas using the correct cleaning methods, frequencies, materials and equipment, cleaning to the National Standards of Healthcare cleanliness 2021. Cleaning is carried out in wards and departments throughout the organisation.

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for maintaining an acceptable standard of cleanliness in the allocated areas using the correct cleaning methods, frequencies, materials and equipment, cleaning to the National Standards of Healthcare cleanliness 2021. Cleaning is carried out in wards and departments throughout the organisation.Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Person Specification

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Ability to accept and prioritise instructions

Desirable

• Previous experience working with cleaning machinery

Physical Skills

Essential

• Combination of bending/lifting/standing and walking with frequent requirement for physical effort.

Desirable

• Able to undertake varied manual handling tasks including use of machinery, movement of beds and other equipment.
• Ability to work in busy environment

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Numeracy and Literacy education

Desirable

• Cleaning experience
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Good understanding of cleaning services

Desirable

• Cleaning experience
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment

Person Specification Skills and knowledge Essential Ability to accept and prioritise instructions Desirable Previous experience working with cleaning machinery Physical Skills Essential Combination of bending/lifting/standing and walking with frequent requirement for physical effort. Desirable Able to undertake varied manual handling tasks including use of machinery, movement of beds and other equipment. Ability to work in busy environment Qualifications Essential Basic Numeracy and Literacy education Desirable Cleaning experience Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Experience Essential Good understanding of cleaning services Desirable Cleaning experience Experience of working in a healthcare 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

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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