Domestic/Porter

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Bury; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking diligent domestic staff to maintain a clean, safe hospital environment across multiple locations in Greater Manchester. The role emphasizes infection control, safe waste handling, and replenishing essential supplies to support patients, staff and visitors.

You will work in patient areas and common spaces, adhering to health and safety regulations and confidentiality policies, with emphasis on teamwork within the domestic services.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties in patient areas, staff rooms, offices, and communal spaces according to hospital standards.
• Ensure all surfaces, floors, and sanitary facilities are cleaned and disinfected regularly.
• Handle waste disposal safely, following infection control and clinical waste protocols.
• Replenish supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet tissue.
• Adhere to confidentiality and safeguarding policies when working in patient areas.
• Comply with health and safety regulations, including the use of PPE and COSHH guidelines.
• Report any maintenance issues or hazards promptly.

Job description

Our fabulous Domestic teams across Greater Manchester are expanding and we are looking to recruit a caring and compassionate, hard working individual., To maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment within the hospital, ensuring compliance with infection control standards and supporting the well being of patients, staff, and visitors.

• Perform cleaning duties in patient areas, staff rooms, offices, and communal spaces according to hospital standards.
• Ensure all surfaces, floors, and sanitary facilities are cleaned and disinfected regularly.
• Handle waste disposal safely, following infection control and clinical waste protocols.
• Replenish supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet tissue.
• Adhere to confidentiality and safeguarding policies when working in patient areas.
• Comply with health and safety regulations, including the use of PPE and COSHH guidelines.

Please note - This role is not eligible for sponsorship unless you meet criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024.

• Perform cleaning duties in patient areas, staff rooms, offices, and communal spaces according to hospital standards.
• Ensure all surfaces, floors, and sanitary facilities are cleaned and disinfected regularly.
• Handle waste disposal safely, following infection control and clinical waste protocols.
• Replenish supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet tissue.
• Report any maintenance issues or hazards promptly.
• Adhere to confidentiality and safeguarding policies when working in patient areas.
• Comply with health and safety regulations, including the use of PPE and COSHH guidelines.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond. Greater Manchester is one of the world’s most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner-city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.