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Job summary

Main area
Domestics
Grade
GRADE A
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - Hours of work to be agreed
Job ref
166-DSFS-7101924
Employer
Derbyshire Support Facilities Services
Employer type
NHS
Site
DSFS - Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Town
Chesterfield
Salary
£25,156 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/09/2026 23:59
Interview date
02/10/2026

Employer heading

Derbyshire Support Facilities Services logo

Domestic Patient Services Assistant

GRADE A

Job overview

We are seeking motivated and reliable individuals to join the Domestic Services Team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.

 

The Domestic Services Department plays a crucial role in supporting patient care by providing a high-quality cleaning service across wards, clinical departments, and communal areas throughout the Trust. The team is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness are consistently achieved.

 

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the delivery of excellent healthcare services by supporting infection prevention and enhancing the patient experience.

 

13.5 hour contract working Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9:00am till 14:00pm. 

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The successful candidate will be committed to delivering high standards of work, demonstrate attention to detail, and be able to work effectively as part of a team.

 

Please note: Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety throughout the hospital. 

 

  • Deliver a high-quality cleaning service across wards, departments, and communal areas, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety.
  • Clean designated areas in accordance with approved cleaning methods, NHS National Cleaning Standards, and agreed cleaning frequencies.
  • Work in line with daily schedules as directed by the Domestic Services Supervisor or Line Manager.
  • Safely operate mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment following appropriate training and ensure equipment is cleaned and stored correctly after use.
  • Support infection prevention and control by adhering to the National Colour Coding System and relevant cleaning protocols.
  • Ensure cleaning cupboards are kept secure and maintain responsibility for issued keys.
  • Comply with mandatory training requirements and all policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations.
  • Report accidents, incidents, hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions promptly.
  • Treat patients, visitors, and colleagues with dignity, respect, and professionalism at all times.
  • Undertake specialist and enhanced cleaning tasks, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) where required.
  • Respond to cleaning audit findings and complete required actions within agreed timescales.
  • Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the role as requested by line management.

Working for our organisation

Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Ltd. (DSFS) is a subsidiary company that’s 100% owned by Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

DSFS has just over 900 staff across Soft and Hard Facilities Services, and our corporate services including, ICT, Patient Records, Switchboard, Procurement, Finance and Clinical Engineering. Very much part of the ‘Chesterfield Royal family’, DSFS builds on solid NHS foundations to offer a more commercial approach that’s dynamic, flexible, and proactive.

DSFS are proud to be striving to achieve a truly diverse and inclusive flexible workforce by valuing and welcoming everyone’s abilities, uniqueness, and individuality. All our colleagues have the right to and should be able to feel 100% themselves at work; we believe that all our people add to and should improve our culture and not just fit in with it. By embracing our diverse backgrounds and differences our culture becomes richer and makes us stronger together. 

Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited currently do not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship, any applications which require sponsorship will not be considered

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy. These documents provide a comprehensive overview of the role, including the key responsibilities and duties, as well as the essential and desirable criteria required for the position.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • • To be able to read and understand to the required standard
Desirable criteria
  • • Basic education to include Maths and English
  • • Basic knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations

Experience

Essential criteria
  • • Understanding the importance of confidentiality
Desirable criteria
  • • Experience of working in a hospital environment
  • • Previous experience in a similar environment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • • Good communication skills both written and verbal
  • • Ability to carry out instructions accurately
Desirable criteria
  • • Able to undertake the physical aspects of the post
  • • Basic IT skills

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • • Flexible and reliable attitude to working arrangements
  • • Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nicky Norton
Job title
Deputy Domestic Services Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01246 512575
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