Domestic Assistant

Job description

Job summary

Domestic Assistant

Department Domestic Services

Band 2 £25,272 per annum, pro rata

Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.

Do you have a passion for health, safety and cleaning?

#TeamMKUH are recruiting within the Domestic Services department.The successful applicants will have a great opportunity to be part of a large in-house team providing a high-quality cleaning service throughout the hospital. The role involves carrying out a variety of cleaning tasks in-line with National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness with full training provided. We are looking for individuals who are team players.

Vacant posts as follows:Part Time weekdays AM & PM ShiftsPart time weekends AM & PM Shifts

You are more than a Domestic Assistant - it's about being part of a team that directly impacts patient care and wellbeing. You'll receive training, support, and opportunities to grow, while making a real difference every day.

Please note we are unable to sponsor this role

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

Interview date: 29 September 2026

Main duties of the job

'7.10 out of 10 feel they experience a safer workplace and focus on wellbeing, supporting one another and prioritising over all wellbeing, this scoring has increased from last year.' 'NHS Staff Survey 2024'

Post holders will be required to provide a wide range of domestic service-related tasks within Milton Keynes University Hospital sites. Tasks and duties and will vary depending on the individual needs of the wards or the department in which work is undertaken.

All tasks will be undertaken in line with NHS standards of cleanliness and departmental work instructions.

About us

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.

Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Ensure that work schedules, daily cleaning and coverage programmes are completed to NHS Standards and the Departmental Procedures/Work Instructions.

2. Ensure that a high standard of cleaning is adhered to, and domestic waste is collected and disposed of correctly to prevent cross infection. Identifying any areas of concern to relevant line manager/supervisor.

3. Some heavy lifting will be required.

4. Full awareness and working knowledge of COSHH (Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health) procedures for cleaning materials ensuring the correct action is applied when using any chemical cleaning solutions.

Please refer to job description for further details.

Job description
Job responsibilities

1. Ensure that work schedules, daily cleaning and coverage programmes are completed to NHS Standards and the Departmental Procedures/Work Instructions.

2. Ensure that a high standard of cleaning is adhered to, and domestic waste is collected and disposed of correctly to prevent cross infection. Identifying any areas of concern to relevant line manager/supervisor.

3. Some heavy lifting will be required.

4. Full awareness and working knowledge of COSHH (Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health) procedures for cleaning materials ensuring the correct action is applied when using any chemical cleaning solutions.

Please refer to job description for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• A willingness to undertake in-house training for Infection Prevention and Control.
• A willingness to undertake in-house COSHH (Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health) training for cleaning procedures relating to the safe use of chemicals.
• To undertake all aspects of mandatory Trust training ie. Health & safety / manual handling / fire safety / information governance

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification
• GCSE in English & Maths, or equivalent, or willingness to undertake training.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of cleaning within a hospital and/or hotel
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Customer service experience

Skills

Essential

• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise tasks
• Flexible approach to duties and tasks
• Ability to take directions, follow instructions and multitask

Personal and people development

Essential

• To always maintain patient confidentiality

Communication

Essential

• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact with colleagues, suppliers, patients, and external contacts

Desirable

• Good written communication skills

Specific requirements

Essential

• High level of personal hygiene

Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• A willingness to undertake in-house training for Infection Prevention and Control.
• A willingness to undertake in-house COSHH (Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health) training for cleaning procedures relating to the safe use of chemicals.
• To undertake all aspects of mandatory Trust training ie. Health & safety / manual handling / fire safety / information governance

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification
• GCSE in English & Maths, or equivalent, or willingness to undertake training.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of cleaning within a hospital and/or hotel
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Customer service experience

Skills

Essential

• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise tasks
• Flexible approach to duties and tasks
• Ability to take directions, follow instructions and multitask

Personal and people development

Essential

• To always maintain patient confidentiality

Communication

Essential

• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact with colleagues, suppliers, patients, and external contacts

Desirable

• Good written communication skills

Specific requirements

Essential

• High level of personal hygiene

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

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Domestics Contract (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

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