Domestic Assistant

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

The closing date is 14 January 2026

Maintaining cleanliness within Worthing Hospital. The Domestics Department is looking to recruit Domestic Assistants to join their team.

The post holder will be responsible for cleaning clinical wards/departments.

Between Monday and Sunday (full time and part time, will be discussed during the interview)

Work as a team member with a flexible approach within the Facilities Department. Provide a comprehensive service to the Hospital undertaking all cleaning while adhering to all Health and Safety, ensuring all areas of allocated cleaning are kept to a high standard, and any other duties deemed within the grading of the post.

Previous applicants need not apply.

• Cleaning clinical departments to National Cleaning Standards 2021; training will be provided.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with Trust Policy.
• To aid Hospital staff, visitors and patients, following Trust policies and procedures.
• Guide and direct visitors and deal with them in a helpful and friendly manner.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information using tact and diplomacy when dealing with deceased family and friends.
• Actively participate in any departmental Information Technology initiative.

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength. We want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level
2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme
, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Please note:

This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.

Work as a team member with a flexible approach within the Facilities Department. Provide a comprehensive service to the Hospital undertaking all cleaning whilst adhering to all Health and Safety, ensuring all areas of allocated cleaning are kept to a high standard, and any other duties deemed within the grading of the post.

Please see job description and person specification for further details.

• Ability to understand verbal and written communication and demonstrate good command of spoken English.
• Previous experience in a front line service. Experience in customer service awareness.
• Experience in a healthcare environment.

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such 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.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)