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Hospital Porter (Bank)
The closing date is 31 August 2025
We have an exciting opportunity to joinour Facilities team at St Hughs Hospital as a Porter .The post holdermaintain the functionality, safety, and cleanliness of the hospital environment
This is a bank role.
What is Bank Work?
Bank vacancies are not contracted to fixed hours; instead,they allow workers to pick shifts that align with their availability. Our Bankworkers enable HMT to managing fluctuating demand, such as covering staffabsences, busy periods, or unexpected workload increases whilst offering youthe flexibility pick up shifts as available.
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Appeal of Bank Work
Bank work is a flexible way to join our team, offeringopportunities to work across various roles and departments on an as-neededbasis. As a Bank worker, you can choose shifts that suit your availabilitywhile supporting HMT in delivering essential care. This arrangement providesvaluable experience, competitive pay, and the chance to make a meaningfulimpact, whether you're looking for temporary work, a supplementary income, orstepping into a healthcare career.
Bank work offers a unique combination of flexibility,variety, and the opportunity to provide valuable contributions to our teamswhile gaining experience in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will perform routine maintenance and repairs on infrastructure and equipment,ensuring everything is in good working order. Conduct regular safetyinspections, implement protocols to prevent hazards, and provide supportservices such as portering, waste management, and security.
Effectivecommunication and coordination with hospital staff and external contractors arecrucial, as is maintaining accurate records and generating reports on repairsand Health & Safety KPIs.
You will be addressing facility-related issues promptlyand providing excellent customer service, they ensure the hospital operatesefficiently and remains a safe, pleasant environment for staff, patients, andvisitors.
About us
The Healthcare ManagementTrust is a charity built on a defining set of principles which are at the heartof everything we do; they make us who we are and ensure that we stand apartfrom others within our sector.
We acknowledge and valuethe ethos and mission of the founders of HMT, our Homes and our Hospitals; wewill ensure that these principles continue to be at the heart of our work.
HMT believes everyone hasthe right to dignity, privacy and respect and we pride ourselves on providingquality and considered care to each and every individual in a safe, comfortableenvironment. We are look to engage with people who can carry this visionthrough with commitment, enthusiasm, care and attention.
At St Hugh's Hospital, wefocus on delivering patient-centred care that you can trust, while alsoproviding value for money without compromising on standards. We are committed to delivering the highestquality healthcare and understand that our well-trained, passionate team ofemployees lie at the heart of delivering the service our patients and residentsexpect.
Benefits include
On-going training anddevelopment
Quality work environment
Employee AssistanceProgramme
Team Working
Staff Referral Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Job responsibilities
Work aspart of a multi-disciplinary professional team ensuring a high standard ofplanned/reactive maintenance for the Hospital, to ensure no disruption tohospital services.
Undertakeweekly fire alarm & sprinkler testing.
Undertake backup generator full loadtesting.
Liaisewith the Facilities Helpdesk / interact with work allocation procedures fordaily work plan/issues including assisting with communications with theward/departments on progress of jobs.
Assist with the provision ofHospital-wide portering services to ensure a high standard of patient care isdelivered.
Be responsible for the removal ofhospital general waste, laundry, clinical waste, and sharps disposal binsfrom the Ward, Theatre, and Outpatients Departments, ensuring safe disposalaccording to Hospital Policy.
Be responsible for the checking andchanging of oxygen cylinders, ensure safe storage of medical gases, andliaise with the Facilities Manager for re-ordering to ensure gas stores arefully stocked.
Undertake routine water sampling/testing and assistant inmaintaining compliance with the hospital water safety plan
Transfer and deliver goods to andfrom designated areas.
Be flexible to work varying shifts and provide cover as requiredto ensure continuity of hospital services
Ensure all security policies andprocedures of HMT are followed and adhered to.
Assist in providing a safe environmentfor the safety and welfare of patients and staff by being aware of:
1. Health& Safety at Work Act
2. FirePrevention & Management (awareness of hospital regulations)
3. InfectionPrevention Control
4.Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Carry out patrols as required.
Provide a prompt response to anysecurity incidents in line with local SOPs
Monitor CCTV systems and intruder alarms, ensuring all equipmentis operational and any faults are reported immediately to the relativecontractor.
Be responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of yourselfand others whilst at work, including colleagues, patients and visitors, alerting the officers responsible to anyhazards or potential risks to health and safety.
Be fully conversant with the HMTpolicies relating to Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Whistleblowing
Ensure compliance with National andlocal Infection Prevention and Control guidance and policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Basic literacy and numeracy skills
* Basic IT Literacy
* NVQ or equivalent in building maintenance
Experience
* Experience in building maintenance
* Have a good understanding of the English language both spoken and written
* Previous experience of working in a Healthcare environment
* Knowledge of Health and Safety
* Knowledge of COSHH
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.
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