Theatre Domestic Assistant - Higher Level

Northumbria Group.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a highly enthusiastic domestic assistant for Hexham General Hospital. The role requires effective communication skills and previous domestic experience. Key responsibilities include cleaning operating theatres, acting as a porter, and maintaining high cleanliness standards. Preferred qualifications include COSHH training and knowledge of infection control. This part-time position offers flexible working hours, contributing to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Basic COSHH and Health & Safety Training within 6 months of start date.
• Basic numerate & literate skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean operating theatres and surrounding department using specialised equipment.
• Act as porter to take patients to and from operating theatres.
• Undertake deep cleans in areas where infection is present.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Previous domestic experience

Knowledge of cleaning products (COSHH)

Education

Basic numerate & literate skills

Basic COSHH and Health & Safety Training

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking to appoint a highly enthusiastic domestic assistant to join our team at Hexham General Hospital, working in our new Operating Department. The working hours are between 7am and 8pm with various shift patterns. Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential. Previous domestic experience is essential; experience within the healthcare setting is desirable.

This vacancy will be closed once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Main Duties

• Clean operating theatres and surrounding department using specialised equipment (scrubber, pick up, buffer) and renewing disposables where necessary.
• Act as porter to take patient to and from operating theatres as necessary.
• Clean floor areas scheduled by vacuuming, mopping, buffing and spray cleaning.
• Undertake deep cleans in areas where infection is present.
• Remove rubbish including domestic and clinical waste from designated areas to disposal point.
• Clean sanitary areas: toilet, sinks, shower cubicles and staff changing areas.
• Damp dusting of all surfaces, ledges, shelves, curtain rails.
• Clean internal glass, take down and put up curtains, scheduled cleaning of chairs, wash walls shoulder height, fit and windows where required.
• Use all equipment and materials safely.
• Report all faults, queries or problems to the Department Manager.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and carry out any urgent spot cleaning and spillage.
• Participate in training programmes: efficiency, fire drills, hygiene, health and safety regulations.
• Any other duties as deemed appropriate.

About Us

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, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.

Details

• Date posted: 03 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: 2
• Salary: £24,465 a year pro rata per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 319-7640594JA
• Job location: Hexham General Hospital, Corbridge Road, Hexham, NE46 1QJ

Qualifications

• Basic COSHH and Health & Safety Training within 6 months of start date
• Basic numerate & literate skills

Desirable qualifications

• NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Experience and Knowledge

• Knowledge of cleaning products (COSHH)
• Previous domestic experience
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control

Desirable experience and knowledge

• Knowledge of cleaning infected areas e.g. MRSA
• Knowledge of using heavy duty cleaning equipment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a D&B check.

Employer Details

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Hexham General Hospital
Corbridge Road
Hexham
NE46 1QJ
Website: https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/