Job Description

TWA, Trafford, Withington and Altrincham hospitals is a division of Manchester Foundation Trust and the Facilities staff employed provide an integral service to the smooth running of the Division. We are now looking for staff to be based at Withington Community Hospital to deliver excellent support services to the Trust.
As a Facilities Assistant - Domestic you will deliver a full and comprehensive cleaning service to the departments in Withington Community Hospital. You may also be required to support at our Intermediate Care Units Buccleuch Lodge, Monet Lodge Intermediate Care Unit, and Dermot Murphy.
We have a Monday - Friday 16:30-20:00 or 17:00 - 20:00 post available and a 20 hour per week flexible shifts (with advance notice) Monday - Sunday between 06:00-20:00 available. As we are a healthcare organisation that is open 7 days per week, the successful candidates may be asked to work on bank holidays, including Christmas.
Please note that these are domestic and catering roles and not a nursing assistant role.
Main duties of the job
Provision of cleaning and catering services within a Hospital/Healthcare environment whilst working closely with Ward/Department staff to ensure a high-quality service provision.
To work closely and support other facilities services such as linen and portering to ensure the seamless delivery of facilities services.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over 3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
349-COR-7302213*
Job locations
Withington Community Hospital
Nell Lane
West Didsbury, Manchester
M20 2LR
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Good written and spoken English and ability to do basic maths.

Desirable

• GCSE Maths and English
• Cleaning training qualifications
• Customer care training qualifications
• Basic food hygiene level 2 certificate

Knowledge
Essential

• To understand and be able to carry out instructions to set specifications .
• Understanding and awareness of confidentiality.

Desirable

• Good knowledge of food safety.

Training and Experience
Essential

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of Health & Safety.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a healthcare environment.
• Previous experience in a similar post.

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Able to adapt to meet service needs.
• Ability to multi-task.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Good written and spoken English and ability to do basic maths.

Desirable

• GCSE Maths and English
• Cleaning training qualifications
• Customer care training qualifications
• Basic food hygiene level 2 certificate

Knowledge
Essential

• To understand and be able to carry out instructions to set specifications .
• Understanding and awareness of confidentiality.

Desirable

• Good knowledge of food safety.

Training and Experience
Essential

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of Health & Safety.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a healthcare environment.
• Previous experience in a similar post.

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Able to adapt to meet service needs.
• Ability to multi-task.

Skills Required