Job summary Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL)/CDD Services are a whollyowned subsidiary company of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust(CDDFT). SCL/CDD Services provides a range of non-clinical Estates, Facilitiesand Procurement services to CDDFT. SCL/CDD Services are looking to recruit a conscientious,flexible, enthusiastic and customer focussed individual to join our Porteringand Transport Team based at Darlington Memorial Hospital (DMH). Porter/Drivers are responsible for providingsupport services to the Trusts clinical teams, incorporating the movement ofpatients and supplies within the DMH site. Main duties of the job Successful post holders must be of a smart appearance, havean ability to communicate well at all levels, be level-headed and remain calmduring emergency situations, be able to take instructions yet at timesprioritise and act on their own initiative and have a proven ability to workwithout direct supervision. A detailed understanding of hospital functions, experienceof working with the general public and proven driving experience are desirablehowever full training will be provided. The successful applicant must be flexible in their approachto working times, be available to work shifts, weekends and bank holidays whenrequired. There may be occasions where the successful applicant is required towork at other sites within the Trust. All posts will be subject to a 6 month probationperiod. About us CDD Services / SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT. CDD Services offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from: A Competitive salary Excellent Performance Related Bonus Scheme Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time) Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate) Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate) Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only. Job description Job responsibilities To provide a high quality Portering and Transport service aspart of the CDD Services team and ensuring that a continuity of service ismaintained whilst adhering to all relevant policies and procedures. Provide a courteous, efficient Portering and Transportservice within the trust. To project a friendly and professional attitude to allpatients, staff and visitors and to demonstrate product knowledge whenenquiries are made. Main duties include: Patientmovement Transport Clean andmaintain Portering/Transport equipment Wastemanagement/linen collection deliveries Collectionand delivery of specimens/pharmacy items/notes and other correctly packageditems Postalduties (sort, frank mail etc.) Mortuaryduties Deliveryof supplies Respond toand participate in emergency procedures (fire, cardiac arrest etc.) Transportand change medical gas cylinders Assist anyother staff when required Movefurniture and equipment Any otherappropriate duties as required The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive;the successful post holder is expected to be co-operative and flexible in linewith the needs of the post, department and also the needs of the business. Job description Job responsibilities To provide a high quality Portering and Transport service aspart of the CDD Services team and ensuring that a continuity of service ismaintained whilst adhering to all relevant policies and procedures. Provide a courteous, efficient Portering and Transportservice within the trust. To project a friendly and professional attitude to allpatients, staff and visitors and to demonstrate product knowledge whenenquiries are made. Main duties include: Patientmovement Transport Clean andmaintain Portering/Transport equipment Wastemanagement/linen collection deliveries Collectionand delivery of specimens/pharmacy items/notes and other correctly packageditems Postalduties (sort, frank mail etc.) Mortuaryduties Deliveryof supplies Respond toand participate in emergency procedures (fire, cardiac arrest etc.) Transportand change medical gas cylinders Assist anyother staff when required Movefurniture and equipment Any otherappropriate duties as required The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive;the successful post holder is expected to be co-operative and flexible in linewith the needs of the post, department and also the needs of the business. Person Specification Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Able to take instructions yet at times prioritise and act on own initiative. Good verbal and written communication skills. Desirable NVQ Level 2 Customer Care. Full UK Driving License with proven driving experience. A detailed understanding of all hospital functions. Experience Essential A proven ability to work without direct supervision. Desirable Worked within a customer facing environment and experience of working within a fast paced team. Qualifications Essential Good written / verbal communication skills, flexible, motivated, keen, able to work as part of a team & individually and must have good levels of personal hygiene. Person Specification Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Able to take instructions yet at times prioritise and act on own initiative. Good verbal and written communication skills. Desirable NVQ Level 2 Customer Care. Full UK Driving License with proven driving experience. A detailed understanding of all hospital functions. Experience Essential A proven ability to work without direct supervision. Desirable Worked within a customer facing environment and experience of working within a fast paced team. Qualifications Essential Good written / verbal communication skills, flexible, motivated, keen, able to work as part of a team & individually and must have good levels of personal hygiene. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd) Address Darlington Memorial Hospital Hollyhurst Road Darlington DL3 6HX Employer's website