Domestic Assistant - Housekeeping

Job summary

Have you worked in the Hospitality Industry before? We are looking for Housekeepers whether you've worked in Care Homes, Hospitals, Hotels or more and we'd love you to join us here at Solent NHS Trust!

Domestic Assistants at Solent provide cleaning services to our Clinical Spaces at Jubilee House in Cosham and St Marys Community Health Campus in Milton which are accessible by public transport.

We want you to form part of our friendly and supportive team who are dedicated to providing a clean, safe and caring environment for our patients, colleagues and visitors. What a great time to support the patients experience within Solent!

This is a part time position to work out of clinic hours between 5-8pm Monday to Friday. If you want to show off your customer service skills, we would love to hear from you! You will be fully supported and put through a thorough training programme with plenty of opportunities for development.

Main duties of the job

To assist in achieving and maintaining a clean hospital environment in accordance with the standards laid down in the Cleaner Hospitals and Infection Control guidelines.

To maintain the hospital environment as a whole, not just any area specified to work on as per rota, so that it supports the medical care and health improvement of all patients on site. The main duties will be broken down into daily, weekly & monthly tasks as follows:

• replenish stocks ensuring that stock rotation procedures are followed
• empty waste bins
• clean toilets, basins, mirrors, toilet brush holders, and floor
• damp dust toilet cubicles ensuring area is cleaned form ceiling to floor, fixtures and fittings
• mop all hard floor areas. In severe weather this may be required more frequently ,or if requested to do so by clinical/non clinical staff
• ensure linen rooms are kept clean and tidy
• ensure all clinical and domestic waste is removed from all areas replacing bins bags and cleaning bins as appropriate
• thoroughly clean office areas undertaking spot checks, revisiting areas & responding to cleanliness level as appropriate
• clean internal glass periodically throughout the day
• all fixtures & fittings are damp dusted in all areas
• All furniture is moved and deep cleaned as necessary
• On a monthly basis ensure all areas are high dusted

About us

At Solent, our teams mirror the communities we serve. The Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging plan fosters authenticity, ensuring every Solent NHS Trust member feels visible, validated, and valued.

The Annual Staff survey positions us among top-performing Community and Mental Health trusts in 3 of 9 themes:

• Compassion and inclusivity
• Each voice matters
• Staff Engagement

Our commitment to enhancing diversity, inclusion, and belonging fosters a strong sense of uniqueness, celebrated among colleagues, contributing to excellent patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from underrepresented communities, offering an informal chat for those uncertain about job fit. Our revamped recruitment process prioritizes inclusivity, aligned with Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interviews.

Join our 7 staff networks:

DisAbility

LGBTQ+Allies

Carers

50+

Multi Faith

Black, Asian, and minority ethnic

Veterans

Solent supports flexible working, providing a carer's passport. Our award-winning Health and Wellbeing service, including Employment Disability, Neurodivergent, and Menopause support, makes Solent NHS an inclusive workplace.

We promote staff vaccination as the primary defense against Flu and Covid-19. Join us in contributing to outstanding patient outcomes in a diverse and inclusive environment.