Domestic Assistant

Job Summary

We are seeking a Domestic Assistant to work at Halton Hospital, who will maintain high standards of cleanliness in-line with Trust cleaning protocols. You will communicate with colleagues in connection with your own job role and ensure a close working relationship with Ward/Departmental Housekeepers.

Main Duties of the Job

You will carry out cleaning tasks, operating machinery, e.g., buffing machine, vacuum cleaner, moving of buckets of water and cleaning equipment to meet the needs of the area. You will be responsible for the correct use, security and storage of own equipment and cleaning materials, ensuring stock levels are maintained and used appropriately.

About Us

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience for our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work.

Date Posted: 15 April 2025

Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £24,169 a year Per Annum, pro Rata

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference Number: 370-ANC2DOM-1483

Job Location: Halton Hospital, Hospital Way, Runcorn, WA7 2DA

Job Responsibilities

You will carry out cleaning tasks, operating machinery, e.g., buffing machine, vacuum cleaner, moving of buckets of water and cleaning equipment to meet the needs of the area. You will be responsible for the correct use, security and storage of own equipment and cleaning materials, ensuring stock levels are maintained and used appropriately.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• General Standard of Education
• Basic IT skills to enable completion of Trust e-learning.

Experience

Essential:

• Cleaning Experience

Desirable:

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and processes

Skills

Essential:

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and processes
• Knowledge of cleaning materials and products
• Cleaning protocols
• Knowledge of Control of Infection
• Health and Safety and COSHH policies
• Manual Handling
• Customer Care Training

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: Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

Address: Halton Hospital, Hospital Way, Runcorn, WA7 2DA

Employer's Website: https://whh.nhs.uk