Domestic Assistant Bank (Band 2)

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.

Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation

Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.

As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.

Job overview

Bank shifts - Variety of Shift Patterns

We have Bank positions for hardworking, motivated individuals to join the Domestic Services Team at The Countess of Chester Hospital and Ellesmere Port Hospital. These Bank posts are a zero hour contract to cover the following shifts :-

Saturday and Sunday - 7:30am til 1pm and 1pm til 5pm

These roles offer an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team providing essential cleaning and support services within a busy hospital and healthcare environment, operating 7 days a week.

As part of our Domestic Services team, you'll play a vital role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and colleagues. We take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and infection prevention, making a real difference to patient care every day.

Full training will be provided, giving you the skills and confidence to carry out a wide range of domestic duties. Responsibilities include cleaning clinical/ward areas, bathrooms and toilets, emptying waste bins, and replenishing essential supplies such as soap dispensers, hand towels, and hand sanitiser. You'll be part of a supportive team committed to delivering an outstanding service across the hospital.

Main duties of the job

As a valued member of our Domestic Services team, you'll play an essential role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming healthcare environment for patients, visitors, and colleagues.

Your responsibilities will include the safe collection and disposal of domestic and clinical waste, following established procedures to support infection prevention and ensure the correct waste segregation processes are maintained.

Working closely with the Domestic Supervisor, you'll organise and prioritise your daily cleaning schedule, ensuring all allocated areas are maintained to the highest standards while always promoting the safety and wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors.

You'll carry out cleaning duties in line with the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness, helping to create an environment that supports outstanding patient care. This includes cleaning ward areas, sanitary facilities and healthcare equipment, such as bathrooms, toilets, washbasins, showers and sluice areas, with regular checks throughout the day to maintain exceptional standards.

You'll also be responsible for maintaining clean and hygienic kitchen and refreshment areas, including sinks, worktops, cupboards, drawers, cookers, refrigerators and ice machines, ensuring these spaces remain safe, well-presented and ready for use.

Working for our organisation

The Trust's services are provided from three locations:

• The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds.
• Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.
• Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire.

The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the 'essential' criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer 'YES' to the question: 'Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?'

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website -

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

Good luck with your application.

Person specification Qualification

• Numeracy and literacy skills, a basic standard of education.
• Commitment to inhouse induction and training on cleaning procedures

Knowledge and experience

• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Cleaning experience
• Has worked in a healthcare environment in this or a similar capacity

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
If the role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Enhanced DBS check applications that are submitted with omitted or incorrect information will be withdrawn. In the event errors are identified on your original application, a new application will need to be submitted and you will be required to pay the DBS application fee again.

The cost of the DBS application will be deducted from your salary over the first three months of employment.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet these immigration rules

For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.

Overseas candidates are responsible for their travel expenses.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependent's (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.