Domestic Assistant

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable person to join our team at St James' Clinic in 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.

Shift Pattern: 15 hour per week, Monday – Friday 4.00 – 7.00pm. This shift pattern is subject to change.

• 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.
• Carry out floor maintenance (mopping & displaying "wet floor" warning cones). Shampoo carpets and corridor mats on a systematic basis.
• Remove waste and clinical waste bags ensuring correct bags and procedures are followed.
• Use chemicals/cleaning agents in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Only use chemicals supplied by the Trust and store under lock and key ensuring COSHH regulations are adhered to.
• Operate machinery 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.
• 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.

• General education including literacy and numeracy.
• An understanding of the importance of health and safety.
• An understanding of the importance of hygiene.

• Experience in a similar role or industry.
• Ability to interpret and action written instructions.

We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

All posts that are engaged in a regulated activity will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a DBS re‑check on a three‑yearly basis whilst employed in such a role. Staff employed in these posts will therefore be asked to register with the DBS Automatic Update Service upon receipt of their DBS certificate and must update yearly.