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Domestic – Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Employer: Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
Location: London, N19 5NF, United Kingdom
Job Reference: 220-WHT-8151831
Band: Band 2
Salary: £31,066 per year, pro rata, including HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part-time
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Chang

Job Overview

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust is recruiting for a Domestic to join its Facilities team.

The successful candidate will help maintain an appropriate and safe environment for patient care across the hospital.

The role includes:

• General cleaning
• Deep cleaning
• Preparation and presentation of patients’ meals and drinks
• Supporting the Facilities team
• Working flexibly according to service requirements
• Maintaining required cleanliness and hygiene standards

The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate a flexible approach to duties and work collaboratively to meet the needs of patients and the wider healthcare environment.

Main Duties of the Job

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Complete all required training and remain compliant with Trust requirements.
• Support and deliver processes within their allocated area of work.
• Work in different areas of the hospital when required.
• Complete Datix incident forms when necessary.
• Communicate professionally and appropriately using radios, telephones and email.
• Respond to distressing circumstances or deaths on wards with discretion and empathy.
• Complete mandatory training and updates.
• Manage required online training independently.

General Cleaning Duties

Responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning allocated areas, including toilets and bathrooms, on a daily basis.
• Vacuuming, dusting, cleaning surfaces and mopping floors.
• Working in accordance with the NHS National Standards of Cleanliness 2021.
• Cleaning hospital beds and, where required, remaking beds using clean linen.
• Safely managing and collecting clinical and non-clinical waste.
• Handling bagged soiled linen and taking it to designated collection points.
• Following Trust policies relating to waste segregation.
• Reporting incorrect waste segregation to the appropriate supervisor.
• Completing cleaning checklists accurately.
• Signing off cleaning activities to confirm that areas have been cleaned within the required timeframe.
• Supporting cleanliness audits and taking remedial action where standards are not met.
• Carrying out deep cleaning of floors and hospital areas throughout the year.

Ward Meal & Drinks Service

The role also involves supporting patient food and drinks services.

Duties may include:

• Preparing patients’ food and drinks.
• Serving meals and beverages to patients.
• Clearing up after food and drink services.
• Using a tablet as required during food service.
• Recording food wastage at the end of food service.
• Reporting problems with food-related equipment.
• Paying attention to the presentation of beverages and meals.
• Cleaning kitchen and dining areas.
• Washing crockery and cutlery.
• Cleaning food-service equipment, cupboards, worktops and flooring.
• Reporting equipment faults to the supervisor.
• Reporting faults with building fabric when identified.

Person Specification – Education & Qualifications

Essential:

• Basic education.
• Ability to read and write.
• Basic numerical skills.

Desirable:

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Training is provided by the Trust.
• NVQ Level 1 or previous cleaning experience in a similar role.
• Ability to use electronic devices, including PCs and tablets, to a proficient standard.

Skills & Abilities

Applicants should be able to:

• Prioritise tasks and use their own initiative when dealing with multiple cleaning requests.
• Order and serve food to patients using a tablet.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Follow cleaning schedules accurately.
• Use cleaning equipment, including equipment of an industrial standard.
• Lift and move items and equipment required for cleaning and catering duties throughout the shift.
• Electronically order required cleaning supplies.
• Follow Trust hygiene requirements covering hand washing, uniforms, jewellery and personal hygiene.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Complete assigned duties within the required timeframe.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, NHS employees and patients.
• Respect patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate flexibility regarding work, hours and duties.
• Speak fluent English to an appropriate standard.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

• Knowledge of NHS colour coding.

Desirable:

• Previous NHS experience as a cleaner.
• Previous NHS experience handling food.
• Knowledge of food safety colour coding.

About Whittington Health

Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and aims to ensure that its services are fair and equally accessible.

The Trust promotes an inclusive working environment and values differences among its workforce.

The organisation states that its employment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies are designed to recognise and respect diversity.

Job Details at a Glance

Employer Details

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address:
Whittington Hospital
London
N19 5NF
United Kingdom

Employer Website:
https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/

Important Application Information

This is a Band 2 permanent, part-time Domestic position with Whittington Hospital NHS Trust.

Applicants should carefully review the official job advert and person specification before applying.

Closing date: 17 September 2026

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply through the official NHS Jobs application system.

Job Enquiries

Contact: Facilities Manager
Name: Andrew Odiaka
Email: Andrew.odiaka1@nhs.net
Telephone: 02072885011

Important Notice

This post is advertised by Whittington Hospital NHS Trust through the NHS Jobs service.

Candidates should rely on the official vacancy information when checking eligibility, employment conditions, salary, working arrangements and application requirements.

Certificate of Sponsorship / visa sponsorship: The supplied advert does not state that this vacancy offers visa sponsorship. Applicants requiring sponsorship should confirm their eligibility and sponsorship position directly with the employer before applying.