Domestic/Porter

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay enhancements (refer to NHS rotten)

28 days annual leave (approx)

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a dedicated Domestic Services team member for the Riverside Centre in Prestwich as a 25 hour post. You will perform cleaning duties, maintain infection control standards and support patients and staff in a hospital environment.

Full training provided; prior housekeeping experience is desirable. Join a busy hospital setting with opportunities to contribute to a clean and safe environment while developing skills through NHS

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and patient-centred approach.
• Willingness to learn and follow training provided.
• Ability to work in a team or independently in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties in patient areas, staff rooms, offices and communal spaces.
• Ensure surfaces, floors and facilities are cleaned and disinfected regularly.
• Handle waste disposal following infection control protocols.
• Replenish soap, towels and toilet tissue as required.
• Report maintenance issues or hazards promptly.

Skills

Good communication skills

Willingness to learn new skills

Teamwork and independent work

Desire to work in mental health env

Job description

Our fabulous Domestic teams across Greater Manchester are expanding and we are looking to recruit a caring and compassionate, hard working individual.

The vacancy will be at:

Domestic Vacancies:

1 X 25 hour post

Job summary

Our fabulous Domestic teams across Greater Manchester are expanding and we are looking to recruit a caring and compassionate, hard working individual.

The vacancy will be at:

Riverside Centre:

Domestic Vacancies:

1 X 25 hour post

Job Purpose: 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.

Key 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.

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

Key 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.
• 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.

Experience not essential as full training will be given.

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 description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

• 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
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Desire to work in a mental health hospital environment

Desirable

• Domestic/Housekeeping experience
• Previously used cleaning equipment

Skills

Essential

• Willingness to learn new skills
• To be able to work as a team or independently

Desirable

• To be able to work shifts
• Awareness of colour coding

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) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Riverside Centre

Bury New road

Prestwich, Manchester

M25 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)