Domestic Assistant

Job summary

We have vacancies for different shifts:

• Saturday and Sunday 12:00‑20:00 (15 hours per week)
• Friday to Monday 16:00‑20:00 including bank holidays (16 hours per week)
• Friday to Monday 08:00‑16:00 including bank holidays (37.5 hours per week)

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire. As a national specialist, around 15 % of patients are referred from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals;

highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world‑first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

Date posted: 09 March 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 2

Salary: £24,465 per annum pro rata

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full‑time, Part‑time

Reference number: EF-MS-A

Location:

Domestics - E00235, Manchester, M20 4BX

• Isolation room enhanced cleaning (appendix A)
• General cleaning
• High‑ and low‑level dusting and cleaning
• Wet and dry mopping
• Maintain all floor surfaces using equipment as required
• Clean and store equipment after use
• Removal of clinical and general waste
• Cleaning and descaling of toilets and sanitary areas
• Cleaning baths, taps, and showers
• Removal and cleaning of bodily fluids in public areas
• Curtain changing
• Replenish disposables, hand towels, toilet rolls, soaps, and gels
• Provide efficient, high‑quality domestic service to patients, visitors, and staff
• Adhere to cleaning policies, procedures, and frequencies
• Awareness of health and safety risk assessments and procedures
• Operate mechanical cleaning equipment (scrubbing, buffing, vacuum, carpet shampoo)
• Check the health and safety of domestic equipment and report hazards
• Report all accidents and incidents to the domestic supervisor
• Wear personal protective equipment and clean uniform at all times
• Respond to rectifications following audits within a given timescale
• Report any signs of infestation
• Demonstrate the Christie values and be accountable for own attitude and behaviour
• Receive and carry out instruction in own area of work
• Liaise with ward and department staff to prioritise work areas and workloads
• Good communication skills and a helpful manner to communicate sensitively with patients/relatives
• Basic knowledge of trust policy and procedures related to the area of work
• Be fully trained in accordance with National Cleaning Standards, trust corporate essential training (CET), and departmental induction (manual handling and working at heights)
• Agree to changes to working practices or procedures for own work area when required
• Work largely unsupervised but seek supervision when necessary
• Plan and prioritise own workload and respond to ward/department activity and schedules
• Exert moderate physical effort for short periods of time (lifting, pushing equipment, collecting consumables)
• Bend and stoop moderately when cleaning equipment, fixtures and fittings, and floors
• Maintain high level of concentration for sustained periods, including unpredictable work patterns and interruptions
• Work at heights where required
• Act calmly and quickly in emergencies
• Frequently exposed to dirt, dust, bodily fluids, and distressing emotional circumstances
• Maintain the condition of domestic services equipment, report faults, and ensure stock control (soaps, gels, paper towels, mops, cloths, etc.)
• Ensure all cleaning meets National Standards of Health Care Cleanliness (NSHCC) and current PLACE instructions
• Operate toilet time monitoring systems in accordance with manufacturer instructions, cleaning schedules and guidelines
• Participate in domestic services departmental monitoring in own area of work
• Undergo basic information technology (IT) training…