Domestic Cleaner - Hillingdon Hospital in Uxbridge

Main area Facilities Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent: Part time - 15 hours per week Hours Part time - 5 sessions per week Job ref 394-CORP-8280306NO

Employer The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Hillingdon Hospital Town Uxbridge Salary £30,142 per annum pro rata (incl. of HCAA) Salary period Yearly Closing 13/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 19/10/2026

Domestic Cleaner - Hillingdon Hospital

NHS AfC: Band 2

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The Trust only accepts applications made through this site. The Trust is able to offer hospital accommodation, pension scheme, on-site nursery (through third party provider), together with salary sacrifice schemes (including child care vouchers, ride to work) and a range of national and local staff discounts (subject to availability).

Once a sufficient number of applications have been received the vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing down date.

“We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with general data protection regulation (GDPR).”

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Job overview

Facilities Department

The Hillingdon Hospital

Part-Time Domestic Assistant

Evening posts

15 hours per week

17.00-20.00

This shift pattern requires five shifts to be worked per week and may include weekend working

The post is based at Hillingdon Hospital.

• Carry out all routine cleaning duties at the prescribed times and compliance with the specific ward/department policies and procedures at all times including any changes to methods or frequencies of work scheduling.
• Liaise with ward hostess in any regard concerning services to the patients, for instance maintenance issues, requests etc.
• Use and care of approved cleaning materials and equipment at all times in accordance with the operator instructions.

Main duties of the job

Our domestic team take pride in ensuring all areas of the hospital meet high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all patient, visitor and staff areas. For these positions it is desirable to have previous cleaning experience but not essential, we can provide full training. You will however need to have:

• Good communication skills both written and verbal

Job summary

To provide a domestic cleaning service to remove dust, dirt, debris, liquid to prevent the spread of infection, preserve the life of the building, fabric and furnishings whilst providing a clinical and/or socially acceptable hospital environment which includes wards, departments and public areas .

Working for our organisation

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person specification

Education

• Basic Education
• Training or Knowledge of Infection Control

Experience

• Knowledge of cleaning and/or food handling procedures for 12 months or more
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety

Skills

• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients,staff and visitors.
• Able to understand the needs to work safely at all times.

Other requirements

• Able to effectively use cleaning chemicals & equipment eg vacuum cleaners,polishers,mops etc.
• Physically fit able to push trolleys,pull out beds,move light furniture to facilitate cleaning.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Knowledge and experience of using electrical floor cleaning equipment.

At The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, our recruitment processes are designed to identify candidates who demonstrate the right skills and values to support our commitment to high-quality care.

Please note that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in applications is monitored. Any misuse that results in an accurate representation of a candidate’s abilities may affect the outcome of the application. Applicants will be required to declare any use of AI prior to submitting their application.

Once a sufficient number of applications have been received the vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing down date. All contracts are issued under Agenda for Change Terms & Conditions of employment and all posts are subject to appropriate job matching or evaluation process, where indicated. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community to ensure our workforce is representative of the population. Please note that all candidates at risk in London and going through the NHS London Redeployment scheme are to be given priority as part of the recruitment process where their application meets the essential criteria for the role.

Please note: If you do not meet the requirements for the role or have specific registration where required then your application will be automatically rejected.

If you do not hear fromwithin 2 weeks of the closingdate please assume you are unsuccessful.

The Hillingdon Hospital will use the information provided primarily for the purposes of managing your employment within the Trust.

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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.

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