The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Domestic Cleaner - Hillingdon Hospital

The closing date is 18 June 2025

Job summary

Facilities Department

The Hillingdon Hospital

Rapid Response Domestic Assistant 35 hours per week The shift pattern covers five shifts per week and covers Monday to Sunday.

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

Please note that this vacancy may close early due to the amount of applications the vacancy receive.

Main duties of the job

At Hillingdon Hospital, our vision is to be the best general hospital in the country and to put compassionate care, safety and quality at the heart of everything we do. We are clear that our Vision can only be achieved by our staff who are our most valuable asset. The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust comprises of the Hillingdon and Mount Vernon Hospitals. Our Facilities department provide a range of vital support services across the Hospital including cleaning, portering and housekeeping 24/7. We are now recruiting Rapid response domestic assistants to join our friendly and professional team at The Hillingdon Hospital.

The rapid response team provide a deep cleaning service to vacated patient beds across the site. There is a requirement in some cases to wear full PPE. You will also be required to facilitate the cleaning of the external grounds on a rota. The ability to work flexibly and complete a range of shifts is essential. Typically the shifts are 0600-1330, 0800-1600, 1100-1830, 1400-2200 and occasionally to complete a night shift i.e. 2200-0600.

Our domestic team take pride in ensuring all areas of the hospital meet high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all patient, visitor and staff areas. For these positions, it is desirable to have previous cleaning experience but not essential, we can provide full training. You will however need to have:

good communication skills both written and verbal

be able to demonstrate good customer service skills

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Details

Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£28,720 a year pro rata per annum (incl. of HCAA)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

394-Corp-7165924DT

Job locations

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


Job description

Job responsibilities

At Hillingdon Hospital, our vision is to be the best general hospital in the country and to put compassionate care, safety and quality at the heart of everything we do. We are clear that our staff who are our most valuable asset can only achieve our Vision.

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust comprises of the Hillingdon and Mount Vernon Hospitals.

The posts detailed above are based atHillingdon Hospitalwhich is based in Uxbridge

  • Carry out all routine cleaning duties at the prescribed times and compliance with the specific ward/department policies and procedures at all times including any changes to methods or frequencies of work scheduling.
  • Liaise with ward hostess in any regard concerning services to the patients, for instance maintenance issues, requests etc.
  • Use and care of approved cleaning materials and equipment at all times in accordance with the operator instructions.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

At Hillingdon Hospital, our vision is to be the best general hospital in the country and to put compassionate care, safety and quality at the heart of everything we do. We are clear that our staff who are our most valuable asset can only achieve our Vision.

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust comprises of the Hillingdon and Mount Vernon Hospitals.

The posts detailed above are based atHillingdon Hospitalwhich is based in Uxbridge

  • Carry out all routine cleaning duties at the prescribed times and compliance with the specific ward/department policies and procedures at all times including any changes to methods or frequencies of work scheduling.
  • Liaise with ward hostess in any regard concerning services to the patients, for instance maintenance issues, requests etc.
  • Use and care of approved cleaning materials and equipment at all times in accordance with the operator instructions.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Basic Education

Desirable

  • Training or Knowledge of Infection Control

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of cleaning and/or food handling procedures for 12 months or more

Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of Health and Safety

Skills

Essential

  • Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients,staff and visitors.
  • Able to understand the needs to work safely at all times.

Other requirements

Essential

  • Able to effectively use cleaning chemicals & equipment eg vacuum cleaners,polishers,mops etc.
  • Physically fit able to push trolleys,pull out beds,move light furniture to facilitate cleaning.
  • Able to stand for long periods of time.

Desirable

  • Knowledge and experience of using electrical floor cleaning equipment.
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Basic Education

Desirable

  • Training or Knowledge of Infection Control

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of cleaning and/or food handling procedures for 12 months or more

Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of Health and Safety

Skills

Essential

  • Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients,staff and visitors.
  • Able to understand the needs to work safely at all times.

Other requirements

Essential

  • Able to effectively use cleaning chemicals & equipment eg vacuum cleaners,polishers,mops etc.
  • Physically fit able to push trolleys,pull out beds,move light furniture to facilitate cleaning.
  • Able to stand for long periods of time.

Desirable

  • Knowledge and experience of using electrical floor cleaning equipment.

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 Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Manager

Kerry Bowdler

kerry.bowdler@nhs.net

01895279556

Details

Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£28,720 a year pro rata per annum (incl. of HCAA)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

394-Corp-7165924DT

Job locations

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


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