Domestic Assistant (Band 2)
Employer: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Location: North Manchester General Hospital, Manchester, UK
Contract: Permanent (Full-time & Part-time)
Salary: £24,465 per annum (pro rata)
Closing Date: 2 October 2025
Overview
We are recruiting Domestic Assistants to join our team at North Manchester General Hospital. In this role, you will deliver a full and comprehensive cleaning service to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
This is a cleaning role within healthcare settings (not a nursing assistant role). As the hospital operates 7 days per week, successful candidates will also work bank holidays, including Christmas.
Available Shifts
- Nights: 22.5 hrs (Fri–Sun, 10pm–6am)
- Weekday Days: Full-time (37.5 hrs, Mon–Fri, 7am–3pm) + other part-time variations (20–35 hrs)
- Weekday Evenings: 20–30 hrs (Mon–Fri, 3pm–9pm)
- Weekend Days: 15 hrs (Sat–Sun, shifts between 6am–10pm)
Main Duties
- General cleaning of wards, clinical and non-clinical areas, offices, public areas, and toilets
- Infection control deep cleans as directed by supervisors
- Safe use of PPE and cleaning equipment in line with procedures
- Keeping cleaning cupboards and trolleys clean, stocked, and organised
- Ensuring all equipment is cleaned and sterilised after use
- Assisting with cleanliness audits and corrective actions
- Following Health & Safety standards at all times
Person Specification
Essential:
- Good spoken and written English; basic maths
- Ability to follow instructions and maintain confidentiality
- Basic Health & Safety knowledge
- Good interpersonal skills; able to work independently and in a team
Desirable:
- GCSE Maths & English
- Previous cleaning or healthcare environment experience
About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with over 30,000 staff across 10 hospitals and community services. We champion collaboration, transformation, research, and innovation to deliver world-class care to over 1 million patients annually.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
