Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Hospitality Assistant

The closing date is 10 July 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for individuals to apply for the above position, based at St Mary's Hospital in Kettering. Duties will include the provision of food and beverages for patients, general cleaning as well as deep cleaning duties, removal of waste, maintaining strict confidentiality and being focused on maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for our patients and visitors.

Hours: 8 hours per week.

Shift Pattern: Saturday and Sunday 09.00-13.00 (These hours are subject to change).

Weekend shifts are paid at the current NHS additional enhanced rate of pay.

Main duties of the job

Some of the main duties of this job include:

To provide a high-quality domestic service in a way that is conducive to patient care ensuring policies are adhered to.

To undertake all cleaning tasks by following cleaning specifications, using the appropriate equipment and materials.

Carry out floor maintenance i.e. mopping & display "wet floor" warning cones when necessary. Shampoo carpets and corridor mats.

Regular removal of waste ensuring the correct use of bags in accordance with hospital procedures and colour coding.

Use all chemicals/cleaning agents & machinery in a safe manner and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Undertake deep clean, clinical clean, admission and infection clean as required by infection control procedure.

To always store equipment and cleaning chemicals under lock and key and ensure COSHH regulations are adhered to within the working area.

To observe the colour coded cleaning system used within the Trust.

Wear protective clothing/uniform as supplied by the Trust, maintaining a tidy appearance.

To report accidents and near misses in accordance with Trust procedures.

To undertake and complete Trust mandatory and role specific training.

This is a physically demanding role which requires pushing and pulling daily to carry out the range of duties required.

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

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

270-TG138-CORP

Job locations

St. Mary’s Hospital

77 London Road

Kettering

NN15 7PW

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 hygiene
An understanding of the importance of health and safety
Use, experience and knowledge of computer technologies

Experience

Essential

Experience in a similar role or industry
Experience of teamwork

Skills

Essential

Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff and visitors
Ability to interpret and action written instructions

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

General education including literacy and numeracy
An understanding of the importance of hygiene
An understanding of the importance of health and safety
Use, experience and knowledge of computer technologies

Experience

Essential

Experience in a similar role or industry
Experience of teamwork

Skills

Essential

Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff and visitors
Ability to interpret and action written instructions

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.