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Domestic & Porter Team Leader

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Northampton, NN3 6NPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

27 October 2026

7 days left

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Hotel Services Domestic Team Leader to work across our Community sites. This is a hands-on position, which in...

  • Ensure a high-quality service is provided throughout Trust sites.

o Responsible for training, supervision, & guidance of staff, including induction and training of new staff.

A 'hands on' approach, working with others to ensure a safe and pleasant environment is provided.

o Complete annual appraisals for staff, deliver monthly team briefs and communicate Trust and Department news and updates.

o To ensure compliance with all relevant statutory legislation, using chemicals in a safe and economical manner.

o Liaise with infection control as required. complete regular quality control audits in your area.

o Provide cover for staff and other Team Leaders in their absence.

o To liaise with Ward Managers on matters relating to Hotel Services.

o Compilation of duty rotas, holiday entitlement and allocation of work within your team. Ensure that enough staff are on

duty at any given time to maintain the service within budget and facilitate the smooth running of the department

within area of responsibility. Perform return to work interviews with staff on return from sickness.

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.

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.

Experience

Essential: - Experience in food preparation or in similar environment

Desirable: - Knowledge of COSHH & Allergens

Skills

Essential

  • To be able to carry out written and verbal instructions
  • Experience in a similar role or industry
  • An understanding of the importance of hygiene
  • An understanding of the importance of health and safety

Desirable: - Use, experience and knowledge of computer technologies

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

15 October 2026

Last checked

19 October 2026

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About the employer

NHF
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

NHS organisation

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