Porter

2 weeks ago


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

Job summary

We are seeking three enthusiastic individualsto jointhe Portering team at South Tyneside District Hospital, South Shields, working40 hours per week. The post holders must be flexible in order to meet the needsof the service and will be required to work a variety of shifts, usually overfive days with two days off, per week, as the service is operational 24 hoursper day, 365 days per year.

During periods of annual leave and sickness, there mayalso be the opportunity to work at any CHoICE managed sites which areSunderland Royal Hospital, Palmer Community Hospital in Jarrow, St BenedictsHospice in Ryhope, Sunderland and Sunderland Eye Infirmary.

Post holders will undertake all Portering duties, asdefined within the job description, with the aim being to provide an efficientand effective service to patients and staff, in order to ensure high standardsare met and in accordance with Health and Safety legislation across the variousTrust premises, whilst treating everyone with dignity, respect and recognisingindividual differences.

Post holders will be expected to adhere to anddemonstrate the expected behaviour at work in accordance with the CHoICE Pledge,(behaviour compact) values and visions.

Main duties of the job

Successfulcandidates must possess a high level of communication skills and be effectiveteam players with the ability to work with all disciplines of staff and membersof the public. We require staff who have a high level of interpersonal and peopleskills along with a caring and compassionate nature and who place a strongemphasis on putting the patient first.

The post holders will be expected to work the followingshifts:-

0600 1430

1330 2200

2130 0600

0830 17:00 or0900 - 1730

Porters will be issued with rosters 4 weeks in advance,however, there may be occasions when changes are made to rosters at shortnotice due to unforeseen circumstances sickness.

Portering experience is desirable,but not essential as full on the job training will be given.

It is important that the postholder acts as a positive role model to peers in order to promote aprofessional and well-bonded workforce adhering to and promoting the CHoICE Pledge, (behaviour compact)values and visions, within the workplace.

Applicants must possess the following criteria:-

Essential-

High level of interpersonal, communication and interpersonalskills

Basic level Maths & English

UK driving licence.

Must be flexible to meet the needs of the service in relation towork location, working across the different areas of Portering, and working atother sites in Jarrow and Sunderland as and when required.

Desirable-

Experience of previous Portering

Basic skills

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

The post holder will undertake all Portering duties, as defined within this job description, to provide an efficient and effective service to patients and staff to ensure high standards are met and in accordance with Health and Safety legislation across the various Trust premises, whilst treating everyone with dignity, respect and recognising individual differences.

PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DETAILS

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 further information

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience with working with the general public

Desirable

Experience of working in a hospital environment

Qualifications

Essential

Basic Numeracy and Literacy education UK driving licence

Desirable

Literacy Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE Grade C) Numeracy Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE Grade C)

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

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

Special Circumstances

Essential

Must be flexible to meet the needs of the service in relation to work location, working across the different areas of Portering, and working at other sites Palmer Community Hospital, Jarrow & St Benedicts Hospice, Ryhope, Sunderland
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