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Domestic/Porter

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester, M25 3BL Posted 3 November 2026 Apply by 16 November 2026
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Salary for this role£25,272 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

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Role description

Job summary

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.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per Annum, Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

437-8384737

Job locations

Riverside Centre Prestwich Hospital

Bury New Road Prestwich

Manchester

M25 3BL

United Kingdom


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 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.

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.

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.

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 Prestwich Hospital

Bury New Road Prestwich

Manchester

M25 3BL

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/

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