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
1. 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.
2. 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 of 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.
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 locations
Halton Hospital
Hospital Way
Runcorn
WA7 2DA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
1. 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.
2. 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
* Essential General Standard of Education
* Basic IT skills to enable complete 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
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
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Halton Hospital
Hospital Way
Runcorn
WA7 2DA
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr