We are looking for a Porter to join our Facilities Team at Northgate Park, Morpeth.
This post will be offered as Part Time (15hours per week), working 2 days per week, on a 4-week rolling rota, including some weekend shifts.
Main duties of the job
Our Porters carry out a wide range of tasks which makes the job interesting and varied. No two days are the same and because we provide services to the NHS you will play a role in supporting better care.
The job includes collecting and moving items, disposing of waste, sorting and delivering post, and moving furniture. You'll need to work flexibly and think on your feet as you solve problems and issues.
You will also be responsible for driving various vehicles safely and you could be working outdoors in all weather conditions. There can be interaction with patients which requires awareness of safety and sensitivity to their needs.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys carrying out a diverse range of tasks.
About us
NTW Solutions Limited is proud to provide services to the NHS. We keep hospitals clean and patients fed and we keep buildings running and grounds tidy. Our pharmacy team ensures patients get the medicine they need, and our workforce team recruits people onto the frontline. We transcribe thousands of important medical letters, provide a lease car service to keep people on the move, and ensure suppliers are paid on time.
We are dedicated to being a great inclusive place to work. We provide a wide range of benefits including a good rate of pay and pension and an extensive range of discounts. We care about health and wellbeing and offer a range of support for the people who work here.
We believe everyone has potential and welcome applications from ethnic minorities, those who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, anyone who is unemployed or has been out of work for a period of time, or those who have served in our armed forces.
We were set up by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust to provide support services. As a limited company we have built a commercial ethos onto our NHS values and now provide our services to other NHS organisations and beyond.
We make a difference to people's lives and working here is fulfilling and rewarding. Our social purpose is also driving our plans to become net zero and to tackle discrimination and champion equality. Working here means joining a friendly bunch of people dedicated to supporting better care.
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Pay: Band A (£12.36 per hour)
We welcome your application.
Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).
If you currently work for NTW Solutions on AfC terms and and conditions, you will be given the choice to retain these or move onto NTW Solutions terms and conditions. Please note that the above advertised salary will not apply if you choose to remain on AfC.Anyone currently paying into the NHS Pension scheme will be able to retain this.
Person Specification
Experience
* Using own initiative to work unsupervised
Skills and Knowledge
* Must be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
* Ability to read maps and use navigation devices
* Customer care skills
Education and Qualifications
* Possess a full UK driving license which permits the driving of a 15 seat mini bus and long trailer (3.5 tonne maximum weight)
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.
£24,169 a yearper annum pro rata (if applicable)
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