Job overview
We are looking to recruit a full-time Facilities Assistant (Porter) post of 37.5 hrs per week to work at Birch Hill Hospital within Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Based at Birch Hill Hospital working a rota (5 over 7) basis Mon – Sun working between the hours of 7am – 6pm.
Main duties of the job
The postholder shall carry out a range of portering services across in-patient wards, community sites and administrative areas. Portering duties shall include:
• Delivery and collection of meal trolleys, pot trolleys and catering supplies
• Delivery and collection of clean and soiled linen
• Delivery and collection of mail
• Delivery and stores and supplies
• Removal of waste (general, clinical, confidential waste and food waste)
• Delivery and collection of pharmacy items, pathology samples etc
• Patient note transfer from department to department • Delivery of stock and non-stock items to all wards and departments AFC 6/9/23 JME-215-23 Facilities Assistant (Porter) Band 2
• Litter picking and general tidying across the Birch Hill Hospital grounds
• Cleaning of the external bin stores at Birch Hill Hospital
• Putting stores away as required
• Drive and operate the fleet vehicle (Luton van or similar) in line with the Trust Fleet Policy, which includes:
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
* Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
* Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
* Access to Continued Professional Development
* Involvement in improvement and research activities
* Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
* Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description and personal specification has been attached separately to this advert, should further information be sought ahead of a interview please use the contact details.
Person specification
Qualifications and training
Essential criteria
* NVQ 2 or equivalent experience + Full UK Driving License
* Experience of operating a vehicle and maintaining vehicle records
* Knowledge of different Portering services in the NHS
* Knowledge of basic Health and Safety
* Good Laison and communication skills, punctual and reliable, complete training by computer
Desirable criteria
* Medical Gas training
* Experience of Portering and /or distribution in a healthcare environment
* Knowledge of different waste streams, health and safety techniques
* Basic IT and good communication skills
📝 Application support - We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website.
🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the
📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.
✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email
🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with. These include:
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.
If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.
🚀 Once Checks Are Complete -
The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
📣 Additional Information -
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.
If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.
Please note:
* We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
* We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.