Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Porter / Domestic  to work at St. Mary's Hospital, Kettering.  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.

Working 37.5 hours per week,  Monday to Friday  7:00am - 3:00pm (with 30 minute unpaid break).  This shift pattern may be subject to change.

Main duties of the job

• 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.