Domestic Assistant


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £25,272 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bedford, MK42 9DJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Sept 2026

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Summary

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities Maintain cleanliness of floors, furniture, mattresses, curtains, fittings, and remove marks from walls, doors, and partitions as per set standards. Safely store and use cleaning materials to ensure tasks are completed to required standards. Perform specialist and deep cleans following cases of infections like C. difficile and MRSA to prevent further outbreaks. Clean medical equipment (e.g., drip stands, catheter stands) and complete decontamination certificates. Organise daily workload independently, follow schedules, and complete sign-off sheets to confirm task completion. Communicate effectively with Domestic Supervisors, patients, visitors, and ward/department staff to meet cleanliness standards. Monitor and replenish stock of cleaning supplies and hygiene products, reordering as needed. Accurately complete documentation and logs (e.g., mattress logs) to record cleaning activities. Operate all cleaning equipment, including electrical appliances, to achieve cleanliness targets Manage ward/departmental security systems, including locking doors, operating alarms, and securing keys. Support orientation and training of new Domestic Services staff by demonstrating duties to standard. Handle disposal of all waste types, including recyclables and non-standard waste. Report any signs or sightings of pests within hospital buildings and ground

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