Porter / Domestic Assistant

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

The closing date is 09 May 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Porter / Domestic to work at Manfield Health Campus, aka Cynthia Spencer Hospice in Northampton. The Post holder will be a part of a multi-disciplined team whose main task is to undertake general portering and cleaning duties, removal of waste, communicating with ward and hotel services staff, maintaining strict confidentiality and being focused on maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for our staff, patients and visitors.

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7.30 - 15.30 (with 30 minute unpaid break). Hours are subject change.

Main duties of the job

Provide high quality portering and domestic services to wards, departments, clinics and health centres in a way that is conducive to patient care ensuring legislative and operational policies are adhered to
To undertake all cleaning tasks by following the cleaning specifications and by using the appropriate equipment, materials and cleaning agents economically and according to manufacturer's instructions
To carry out all aspects of floor maintenance i.e. mopping & to always display "wet floor" warning cones when necessary and remove once floor areas are dry
Regular removal of waste ensuring the correct bags and labelling procedures are followed and that bags are disposed of in the correct waste bins in designated areas. Ensuring that clinical waste bags are secured with correct tape in accordance with hospital procedures and colour coding
Undertake deep, clinical, admission and infection cleans as required by infection control procedure including removal, laundering, and hanging of curtains. Collect and deliver laundry, stores, food trolleys and associated waste, beds, bedding and furniture
To assist with receipt and storage of deliveries to the hospital/site, reporting shortfalls and faults in service delivery to the Hotel Services Team Leader

About us

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year P/A pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-TG044-CORP

Job locations

Manfield Health Campus (Cynthia Spencer Hospice)

Kettering Road

Northampton

NN3 6NP

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

General education including literacy and numeracy
An understanding of the importance of health and safety
An understanding of the importance of hygiene

Desirable

Experience in a similar role or industry
Use, experience and knowledge of computer technologies

Understanding

Essential

An understanding of written & verbal instruction

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

General education including literacy and numeracy
An understanding of the importance of health and safety
An understanding of the importance of hygiene

Desirable

Experience in a similar role or industry
Use, experience and knowledge of computer technologies

Understanding

Essential

An understanding of written & verbal instruction

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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 dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information