Job Description

The Deep Clean Team at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is currently recruiting Domestic Assistants to join a dedicated cleaning team responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness across all wards and departments, including COVID-19 and other infection-sensitive areas. We are seeking reliable, enthusiastic, and flexible individuals with cleaning experience who are eager to develop their skills in a department committed to upholding the National Standards of Cleanliness.

We have two positions available:

Full-time (37.5 hours/week):

Thursday & Friday 14:00-22:00, Saturday & Sunday 08:00-16:00, and Monday 14:00-22:00 (including bank holidays).

Part-time (25 hours/week):

Monday to Friday 08:00-13:00 (including bank holidays).



Both roles offer the opportunity to work as part of a supportive team in a dynamic healthcare environment where cleanliness and infection control are a top priority.



This role involves maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment across hospital wards and departments to support patient care and infection control. The successful candidate will work closely with nurses, bed managers, and clinical staff to carry out discharge and infection cleans in line with the local RAG poster and the National Standards of Cleanliness. Under the supervision of the Domestic Supervisor, they will provide a rapid response cleaning service and ensure the correct and safe use of cleaning equipment, following all relevant training and safety protocols.



Team members are also trained to use specialist decontamination equipment, such as Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour systems, to manage infection risks effectively. Adherence to infection prevention and control procedures is essential, along with accurate record-keeping and timely reporting of any maintenance or safety issues. The role supports a proactive, responsive approach to cleanliness in healthcare settings, contributing directly to patient safety and service efficiency



The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.



We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.



We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.



Deep Clean and Turn Around Cleans



Carry out deep cleans to incorporate the cleaning of all equipment, furniture, fittings and services within an area including walls, ceilings and floors, paintwork, tiles, cubicles, rails, etc., where locations may include contaminated items.



Cleaning to be carried out in line with a cleaning schedule or as requested, using the correct equipment according to the surface and the cleaning task and in line with requirements of Infection control policies, procedures and protocols.



Cleaning requirements to re-establish an area ready for use, following decanting of patients. And development work in clinical and general areas.



Cleaning to include equipment such as, beds, commodes, chairs, filing cupboards, lockers, cupboards, draws, as identified by supervisor and/or respective project manager.



Maintenance



Undertake routine basic maintenance and minor repair to hospital equipment or other site facilities work within the building discipline to re-establish an area ready for use, where repairs would not require the attention of a fully qualified craftsperson/technician.



Duties will include removal and re-hanging of curtains, ventilation grills, radiators and drainage system cleaning as well as snow and leaf clearing and waste duties.



Portering Activities



Movement of furniture and equipment



Removal and disposal of all clinical, non-clinical and confidential waste as directed and from area of work in line with waste policies which may include the cleanliness and tidiness of the waste disposal site.



Assisting nursing staff in movement of patients, particularly decanting of patients.



Requirements will include



Working at height using access equipment, in confined spaces, patient and radiation controlled areas and hostile environment.



Use of cleaning and basic maintenance and cleaning tools, materials and agents in a manner that minimises risk to the post holder and others; taking appropriate action when problems arise during cleaning. Equipment includes that used for manual and powered cleaning of the work area.



Materials and agents include disposable cloths, disinfectants and detergents. Manufacturer's instructions and departmental COSHH risk assessments on dilutions will be adhered to at all times.



Storing of all equipment and materials in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, ensuring equipment is safely stored and does not block any entry/exits or emergency equipment.

Returning cleaning equipment and cleaning materials in good working order and condition respectively to the appropriate place after use.

Keeping work areas as safe and free from hazards as is possible during work activities and reporting of any situations where risks arise that prevent work going ahead or continuing, restricting access to risk area until the area has been assessed as safe.



Wearing of personal protective clothing relevant to the activity (PPE)

Set up hazard warnings when the cleaned surfaces are likely to cause risk to people in line with Trust guidance.

Adhere to the Trust policy in regards to precautions and health and safety measures include hand washing/cleansing before during and after the activity to minimise or prevent infection and cross infection.

In the course of your work bring to the attention of supervisor any situation which reasonably could be considered to represent a serious or immediate danger to any person or represent a shortcoming to health and safety (this should be preferably followed up in writing).



Utilise the facilities job recording system.



Obligation to attend training sessions to maintain and learn new techniques not necessarily held at work place and at times not rostered to work



Participate in staff performance reviews as and when required



Understand the inter-relationships between the various facilities functions.



Commitment to work with versatility and flexibility regarding cleaning, maintenance and portering activities.



Carry out other duties as directed. This job description is not a complete list of duties, but is intended to give a general indication of the range of work undertaken. It will vary over time as demands and priorities within the NHS change. Significant changes in the range of work undertaken will be made only after discussion with the post holder.