Domestic Assisstant - Higher Level

To maintain the standard of cleanliness as specified throughout the designated work area by means of approved cleaning methods.

To work with the team to provide domestic cover to the Dental Department and Endoscopy as required.

Maintain the standard of cleanliness as specified throughout the designated work area by means of approved cleaning methods.

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality – opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn’t, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read ‘applicant guidance notes’ before submitting your application.

Able to complete a range of routine work proceedures such as :

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.

Taking down and putting up of curtains

Scheduled cleaning of chairs

To wash walls (shoulder height) fitting and windows where required.

Use all equipment and materials in a correct and safe manner.

Report all faults, queries or problems to the department manager/domestic supervisor

Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all work areas.

Carry out ant 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 dept.

Any other duties as deemed appropriate.