Rapid Response - Domestic Assistant

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The closing date is 04 August 2026

We have a vacancy for a Rapid Response Domestic Assistant, working Part time Monday to Friday 3pm to 8pm.

Please do not apply if you do not have domestic experience as this role requires. It is a reactive role ranging from general ward/clinic cleaning to completing full deep cleans to reduce infection spread within a fast paced environment.

You will be required to undertake a wide range of cleaning duties associated with maintaining a high standard of cleanliness ensuring that at all time a high quality service provision is offered, maintaining Trust values. Full training will be provided but the role does require a person to be able to safely use equipment including ladders around the site. Also able to transport equipment and cleaning material to different wards.

Identify correct curtains for replacement and communicate with the supervisor and ward staff.

You will be involved in the cleaning preparation and service of patient areas, including bedded areas, wards, departments, clinics, theatres or any other non occupied areas.

If you are interested in the role and have the skills we want to hear from you.

• Cleaning wards, clinics, theatres and offices to National cleaning standards
• Adhering to infection control policy's and procedures
• Utilising cleaning equipment safely and ensuring deep cleans are completed timely and thoroughly.
• Changing curtains as and when required
• Careful use of UV machine for deep cleans
• Using handheld device for reporting of jobs and tablet for machines
• Safely using ladders and transporting of equipment around the hospital
• Cleaning includes public areas, toilets, bathrooms, staff rooms
• Completing periodic (Deep cleaning) tasks
• Duties include mopping, hoovering, damp dusting, tap cleaning amongst other tasks
• Following on the job training instructions and ensuring compliance of manual handling polices
• Adhering to all Health & Safety procedures
• Using cleaning machinery as required as per training
• Cleaning experience essential for all posts

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

• Carry out routine and deep cleaning of clinical and non-clinical areas, including wards, departments, corridors, and patient areas
• Ensure all areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in line with NHS cleaning specifications and infection prevention standards
• Clean and disinfect surfaces, fixtures, fittings, and equipment using appropriate cleaning products and methods
• Maintain patient environments, including bed spaces, bathrooms, and isolation rooms, ensuring dignity and comfort
• Safely handle and dispose of clinical, domestic, and hazardous waste in accordance with Trust policies
• Replenish cleaning supplies, consumables, and PPE as required
• Undertake scheduled cleaning tasks (daily, weekly, periodic) and respond to ad hoc cleaning requests
• Report any maintenance issues, hazards, or risks promptly to supervisors
• Follow all infection prevention and control (IPC) procedures, including use of PPE and colour-coded cleaning systems
• Work as part of a team to meet service delivery standards and deadlines
• Support outbreak/incident cleaning, including enhanced cleaning during infection control situations
• Maintain accurate cleaning records and documentation where required
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies, including safe use of equipment and manual handling procedures
• Provide a courteous, respectful service to patients, visitors, and staff at all times
• Adhere to Trust policies, procedures, and values

• GCSE/Equivalent

• Previous Domestic experience
• Previous healthcare environment experience
• Previous use of cleaning machinery, floor polishing machinery
• Knowledge of colour coding systems

• A general understanding of why cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment is important
• Health and safety basic knowledge

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

• Willingness and ability to undertake further training as necessary

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