Domestic/Porter

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay enhancements for evenings and bank

27 days annual leave plus bank hols +

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Porter/Domestic role at Riverside Centre Prestwich Mental Health Hospital. The post is 25 hours per week on a rota basis, including early and late shifts, and involves supporting a clean, safe and efficient hospital environment.

No previous experience is required; full training will be provided. The Trust values reliable and motivated individuals to assist with equipment movement, waste handling, and supporting both

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training will be provided.
• Ability to work on a rota including early and late shifts.
• Desire to work in a hospital environment.
• Awareness of national cleaning standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the movement of equipment, supplies and waste to assist clinical and non-clinical teams.
• Contribute to a clean, safe and hygienic hospital environment in line with standards.
• Assist with maintaining an organised workplace and patient care environment.

Skills

Mental health setting

Cleaning equipment

Willingness to learn

Team or solo work

Shift work

Cleaning standards

Job description

The vacancy for the Porter/Domestic role is at the following area:

Riverside Centre Prestwich Mental Health Hospital, working 25.00 hours a week on a rota basis, including early, & late shifts. Monday - Sunday

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.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for motivated and reliable individuals to join our Domestic Porter Services Department. As a Hospital Porter, you will play a vital role in supporting our teams to provide a clean, safe, and efficient environment for patients, visitors, and colleagues. Your work will directly contribute to high-quality patient care and will reflect the Trust's Standards and the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness.

You will assist with the movement of equipment, supplies, and waste, support clinical and non-clinical teams, and help maintain a well-organised and hygienic hospital environment.

No previous experience is required -- full training will be provided.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Skills

• Desire to work in a mental health hospital environment
• Previously used cleaning equipment

Skills

• Willingness to learn new skills
• To be able to work as a team or independently
• To be able to work shifts
• Awareness of national cleaning standards

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.