Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Domestic Assistant – Higher Level

The closing date is 27 November 2025

Job summary

We are looking to recruit two friendly and flexible domestic assistants to join our small team at Blyth Community Hospital.

Hours of work for these positions are:

Monday - Friday between 3pm-7pm (20 hrs)

Monday - Friday between 3.30pm -7pm (17.5 hrs)

Both roles are to support cleaning within Outpatient clinic areas.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

Quite simply, the NHS could not function without our Domestics! Every single service in the Trust relies on domestics to keep the place clean and safe for patients, visitors and staff. You'll be part of a team striving to maintain the highest cleanliness standards in wards, departments, corridors and offices, and in doing so making a real difference to the NHS.

The successful candidate will maintain the standard of cleanliness as specified throughout the designated work area by means of approved cleaning methods.

About us

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.

Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.

Date posted

13 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

319-7606177SC

Job locations

Blyth Community Hospital

Thoroton Street

Blyth

NE24 1DX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cleaning of floor areas as scheduled by means of vacuuming, mopping, buffing and spray cleaning.
Undertake deep cleans in areas where infection is present.
Removal of rubbish including domestic and clinical waste from designated areas to disposal point.
Cleaning of sanitary areas, toilet, sinks, shower cubicles and staff changing areas.
Damp dusting of all surfaces, ledges, shelves, curtain rails.
Cleaning of internal glass.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all work areas.
Carry out any urgent spot cleaning and spillage.
Participate in training programmes relevant to efficiency, fire drills, hygiene, the requirements of the health and safety at Work regulations and other courses as deemed necessary for the efficient working of the department.
Any other duties as deemed appropriate.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cleaning of floor areas as scheduled by means of vacuuming, mopping, buffing and spray cleaning.
Undertake deep cleans in areas where infection is present.
Removal of rubbish including domestic and clinical waste from designated areas to disposal point.
Cleaning of sanitary areas, toilet, sinks, shower cubicles and staff changing areas.
Damp dusting of all surfaces, ledges, shelves, curtain rails.
Cleaning of internal glass.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all work areas.
Carry out any urgent spot cleaning and spillage.
Participate in training programmes relevant to efficiency, fire drills, hygiene, the requirements of the health and safety at Work regulations and other courses as deemed necessary for the efficient working of the department.
Any other duties as deemed appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Professional Registration

Essential

Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate or must be achieved within 6 months of start date.
Basic Numerate & Literate Skills

Desirable

NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent
GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Previous domestic experience

Desirable

Customer Service training

Person Specification

Qualifications / Professional Registration

Essential

Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate or must be achieved within 6 months of start date.
Basic Numerate & Literate Skills

Desirable

NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent
GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Previous domestic experience

Desirable

Customer Service training

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

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blyth Community Hospital

Thoroton Street

Blyth

NE24 1DX

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blyth Community Hospital

Thoroton Street

Blyth

NE24 1DX

Employer's website

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