Bank Facilities Domestic Assistant Alston

Bank Facilities Domestic Assistant Alston

The closing date is 11 May 2026

Bank hours when available Monday to Sunday from either morning, midday or evening covering Alston Hospital.

Undertake a range of cleaning duties within the Hospital premises.

Each site has various start times and finish times. 6am will be the earliest start time and 8pm the latest finish time.

Main duties of the job

• Collect linen stores as required.
• Comply with infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
• Comply with responsibility to safeguard children and vulnerable Vacuum carpets, ensuring cleanliness.
• Carry out damp dusting of furniture and fittings at high and low levels.
• Mop floor areas and maintain floors using electrical equipment when necessary.
• Check electrical equipment is in good condition and currently PAT tested.
• Clean toilets, baths and washbasins.
• Empty all bins and dispose of waste appropriately, ensuring waste management regulations are followed.
• Assist with ward or departmental duties as appropriate.
• Undertake second cleaning of bodily fluids as required.
• Guard against the potential risk associated with needle stick injuries, especially in toilet areas.
• Wear uniform and protective clothing provided, as instructed.
• Make beds as requested.
• Adults, ensuring attendance at appropriate training.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Qualifications

• NVQ 1 in cleaning & support services or equivalent.
• BICSc certification or equivalent.
• NVQ 2 in cleaning & support services or equivalent.
• Able to work alone and in a team.
• Ability to use initiative appropriately.
• Able to follow health and safety and hygiene procedures.
• Equality issues.
• Able to supervise staff.
• Teaching skills.

Benefits

• 27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• NHS discounts
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and cycle to work
• Vivup - a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work related problems
• Subject to eligibility