Overview
Would you like to be part of a Vital Team ensuring high standards of cleanliness are achieved for patients, visitors and staff?
Join the Facilities Team at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary as a Domestic Assistant (cleaner) to support the Trust in delivering a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. The role is a 20 hour vacancy, Monday to Friday 07:00-11:00. No experience is necessary; full training will be given and a uniform provided.
We offer a competitive salary with additional payments for weekends and evenings. A comprehensive benefits package is available, including maternity/paternity leave, occupational sick pay, annual leave, flexible working and an occupational pension scheme.
Main duties
* Be responsible for a high standard of cleanliness in clinical areas, public areas and external areas using appropriate recognised cleaning methods.
* Identify areas to be cleaned, plan and organise a cleaning programme with relevant ward or departmental staff, ensuring patient, staff and visitor safety is not compromised.
* Operate cleaning equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturer instructions, ensuring it is in good, clean working order and report faults to a supervisor.
* Undertake deep clean/isolation cleans following national and local guidelines.
* Carry out spot cleaning to deal with spillages and incidents swiftly and efficiently, with support from clinical staff as appropriate.
* Adhere to COSHH assessments and Safety Data Sheets when preparing, using and disposing of cleaning chemicals.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals—Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal—and a number of community healthcare premises in Morecambe Bay. We provide a range of hospital and community services, including emergency, planned, diagnostic and support services aimed at helping people remain independent and maintain their health.
Details
* Date posted: 10 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: Band 2
* Salary: £24,465 per year pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part-time
* Location: Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RP
Job responsibilities
To read more about the role and main duties, please consult the Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents. Additional information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be found on the Trust website.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
* Essential: Evidence of good literacy and numeracy skills
* Desirable: Health and Safety knowledge; COSHH knowledge
Experience
* Essential: Ability to work on your own or within a team without direct supervision
* Desirable: Knowledge of cleaning in a healthcare setting; awareness of cross-contamination risks; previous cleaning experience
Skills, ability and knowledge
* Essential: Clear and effective communication; ability to plan own workload; ability to understand written and spoken instructions; ability to use heavy cleaning equipment; ability to handle hazardous cleaning chemicals
* Desirable: Ability to engage with a diverse range of people and provide feedback to colleagues and managers; knowledge of infection control in cleaning
Other information
Disclosures: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be sought to check for previous convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For more information, see the UK Visas and Immigration guidance on sponsorship and overseas criminal record checks.
Employer details
Employer: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RP
Employer website: http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/
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