Domestic Assistant

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 21 April 2025

Job summary

Various hours available

Vacancies have arisen within the Facilities Team to join our established team of Domestic Assistants. We are looking for motivated persons with a positive attitude.

The successful candidates must have previous cleaning experience undertaking cleaning work in a non-domestic environment, but not essential.

The successful candidates will be flexible to cover the demands of the domestic services and be able to adapt to changes within the department and have the ability and initiative to learn new skills and work independently candidates must be willing to work towards NVQ in Cleaning be trustworthy, reliable and be able to prioritise workload.

Flexibility within this role is essential as it will involve covering for other members of the team. All training will be given to meet the requirements of the post.

Main duties of the job

  • The Domestic Assistant will be based on wards and department areas within the NHS buildings which includes off site premises, ensuring the highest standard of cleaning is achieved through the Trust working in line with The National Standards of Cleaning.
  • As part of the department team you will be required to follow specific requests by ward / department managers.
  • A flexible approach to work is expected to suit the needs of the service.
  • The Domestic Assistant will communicate with Supervisors and Management and bring to the attention any issues/ concerns that may relate to the job role.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

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Date posted

14 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-01-018-04

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Hospital environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • Literacy and numeracy or willingness to work towards appropriate qualifications

Desirable

  • Willing to work towards relevant NVQ qualification Computer literate

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Theoretical and practical knowledge of cleaning. Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to job role.
Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Hospital environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • Literacy and numeracy or willingness to work towards appropriate qualifications

Desirable

  • Willing to work towards relevant NVQ qualification Computer literate

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Theoretical and practical knowledge of cleaning. Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to job role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Facilities Manager

Julie Senior

julie.senior3@nhs.net

Date posted

14 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-01-018-04

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


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