Overview
RCH is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and hardworking individual to join the porters team. The role requires flexibility to accommodate the needs of the service, strong communication skills, and a positive, professional attitude.
About Us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, including visitors during peak times. RCHT employs approximately 6,700 staff and manages about 740 million pounds in budget across three main sites and a teaching partnership with the University of Exeter, University of Plymouth, and Peninsula Dental School.
Main Duties
To provide and maintain a professional, efficient, effective and timely service to patients, visitors and other departments that will contribute to achieving high quality patient care.
To ensure the service supports the clinical care of patients and respects the privacy and dignity of every patient.
To ensure the health and safety of both the recipients and of those delivering the service.
To contribute towards the development of best practice within the department and to the training of new starters and inexperienced staff.
To assist the Porter Management Team in the development of the service.
To provide a portering service to the whole of Royal Cornwall Hospital and, where required, to other sites.
Due to the service being at times unpredictable, flexibility and a reactive approach are essential.
Qualifications and Experience
* Good level of education
* Knowledge of Medical Gases and First Aid certification
* Customer service/care experience
* Ability to carry out instructions
* Ability to work independently and with a team
* Must successfully pass identity and professional registration checks, employment history and reference checks, occupational health clearance, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check, and confirm right to work in the UK.
Benefits
* Potential for flexible working – discuss at interview.
* Opportunity to develop within a respected teaching trust with strong research and innovation focus.
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