Porter

2 weeks ago


Sunderland, United Kingdom City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE) Full time

Job summary

CHoICEFacilities Services are seeking a passionate, hardworking and reliableindividual to join our team and fulfil the role of Pool Porter

The role of aPool Porter is an exciting opportunity for people who are motivated, flexible,task focused and who have excellent communications skills. We encourage andsupport our employees to progress within CHoICE and offer full training on thejob.

If you areambitious, caring, team player and strive to deliver high standards services,we would like to hear from YOU

As a Porter youwould be responsible for assisting inthe efficient and effective provision of Portering Services to staff, patientsand visitors.

CHoICEFacilities Services work together;

Todeliver nationally recognised high quality, safe, cost effective services forthe people, patients and stakeholders.

Toattract and retain employees who are proud to recommend our services.

Todeliver a wide range of high quality, effective and compliant FacilitiesManagement (FM), Procurement and Pharmacy Services.

To join afriendly, organised and positive working environment, apply for the role ofPool Porter.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Duties include:

Using electronic task allocation device (radio) to carry out duties. Using computers to carry out online training. Answering telephone at helpdesk and responding to customer enquiries. Collecting specimens from wards and departments to Pathology and return of specimens if required. Collecting, delivering and processing post for onward distribution. Delivering of pharmacy to wards and departments. Undertaking patient transport duties between wards and departments ensuring patient modesty and safety at all times. Transporting deceased patients from wards to the Mortuary using concealment trolleys. Assisting in the transfer, moving and disposal of equipment and furniture.

Shifts Pattern: The successful candidate will be fully flexible to work shifts covering a 24/7 service including, weekends, night shifts, bank holidays and be flexible to cover sickness and annual leave at short notice.

Portering Services are in operation across multiple NHS sites. The primary base of work would be Sunderland Royal Hospital and the successful candidate may on occasion be asked to cover other sites if the service requires.

2 x 20 hours vacancy

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit for further information

About us

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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Being responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective provision of Portering Services to staff, patients and visitors.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience with working with the general public

Desirable

Experience of working in a hospital environment

Physical skills

Essential

Requirement for walking, lifting and bending throughout each day. Physically fit to lift and move patients and objects in accordance with manual handling training

Desirable

Able to undertake varied manual tasks

Qualifications

Essential

Basic Numeracy and Literacy education

Desirable

Literacy Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE Grade C) Numeracy Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE Grade C) UK Full driving licence

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff and visitors.

Desirable

Flexible approach to tasks and hours of work, including weekends, shift patterns and public holidays Basic IT Skills
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