Porter

4 weeks ago

Lewes, United Kingdom Practice Plus Group Full time

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Porter to join the team at HMP Lewes, a category B male prison located in Lewes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the healthcare team on site, ensuring that patients receive the best quality care, and the healthcare team are fully supported. Hours: This is a part time role, working 3 days ( hours) per week. Monday, Wednesday and Friday are preferred but there is flexibility around this. Shifts are 8am to 4pm. Salary: You receive an annual salary up to £27,583 per annum FTE (up to £ pro rata) - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the

Main duties of the job

As a Porter, your responsibilities will vary. You will:

Provide a high standard of portering services and housekeeping, escorting visitors and contractors into and around the prison Deal with patients, healthcare colleagues and other professionals over the phone and face to face Carry out basic admin tasks, including answering calls, scanning, delivering post etc Deliver a tidy healthcare area, monitoring and ordering stock as necessary, paying attention to expiry dates and cost of equipment Some waste management Delivery of blood samples to local hospital which is within walking distance from the prison

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

Company pension scheme 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits Discounts on shopping and leisure activities Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development Excellent long-term career prospects 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated we act with integrity we embrace diversity we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Our new Porter Will Have:

A good basic level of education Excellent communication skills A non-judgmental and compassionate approach Able to work within a busy environment

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

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