Job Description

We are looking to appoint a Domestic Cleaning Assistant to work at Ilkeston Community Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to become part of our DCHS Domestic Team.
The position available is 20 hours a week, working a rolling rota Monday to Sunday.
Although experience is desirable, this is not essential as full training will be given.
What really matters to us is providing every one of our patients with an excellent experience, a service that really cares and one that delivers the right outcome, and that we achieve this every day and make a difference to our patients' experience and demonstrate values and personal qualities that support the DCHS way of working.
If you are an enthusiastic team member who is eager to learn and to develop then we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
You will provide a high-quality domestic service.
Working either individually or as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe environment is maintained for patients, staff and visitors following agreed work schedules, methods and procedures in accordance with the National Standards of Cleanliness.
You will be required to have a flexible approach and be prepared to work on other sites should service demands dictate.
You will be an integral part in delivering outstanding patient care at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS).
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Details
Date posted
23 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
842-SFM-6221-25
Job locations
Ilkeston Community Hospital
Heanor Rd
Ilkeston
DE7 8LN
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk) Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Basic numeracy and literacy

Desirable

• Basic Health & Safety Certificate
• NVQ in Cleaning

Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential

• Previous cleaning experience
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload as required within own area of service
• Good Communication skills

Desirable

• Previous NHS Experience
• Able to work the times/shifts specified

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• Ability to work on own or as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Flexible approach to work

Desirable

• Access to transportation due to working hours and location

Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Basic numeracy and literacy

Desirable

• Basic Health & Safety Certificate
• NVQ in Cleaning

Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential

• Previous cleaning experience
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload as required within own area of service
• Good Communication skills

Desirable

• Previous NHS Experience
• Able to work the times/shifts specified

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• Ability to work on own or as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Flexible approach to work

Desirable

• Access to transportation due to working hours and location

Skills Required