Porter / Domestic Assistant - Northampton
Job overview
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.
- 5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7.30 - 15.30 (with 30 minute unpaid break). Hours are subject change.
- 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
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main 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.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria- General education including literacy and numeracy
- An understanding of the importance of health and safety
- An understanding of the importance of hygiene
- Experience in a similar role or industry
- Use, experience and knowledge of computer technologies
Understanding
Essential criteria- An understanding of written & verbal instruction
Important Information
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You must ensure that your application, including supporting statements and behaviour examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.
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Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
All roles are subject to the home office immigration rules and therefore eligibility must meet certain requirements for any sponsorship to be considered. Please visit the government website for more information regarding eligibility,At NHFT we support many of our colleagues to work flexibly and we will consider requests for flexible working from day one. For this role, we are open to discussing a range of options including flexible hours, agile/home working, compressed hours and part time hours.
Please have a conversation with the recruiting manager about the flexibility you need and we will promise to explore what is possible with you.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
All posts that are engaged in a regulated activity will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a DBS re-check on a three yearly basis whilst employed in such a role. Staff employed in these posts will therefore be asked to register with the DBS Automatic Update Service upon receipt of their DBS certificate and must update yearly , the annual fee will be reimbursed subject to Trust policy.For further information please visit: DBS Update Service: applicant guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please note if a DBS is applicable for the position then a charge will be deducted from your first salary or upfront cost if a staff bank position.
Please note that all new starters to the trust are subject to a probationary period.