Overview
The Portering departments at NHFM, Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, provide a variety of services to patients and departments, including maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff, the provision of a high quality, efficient customer orientated Portering service and compliance with the Trust Patient Confidentiality Policy.
Responsibilities
* The conveyance and movement of patients by wheelchair, trolley, bed etc., the collection and delivery of linen, refuse, clinical waste trolleys, food trolleys, stores, beds, bedding, furniture, equipment and records to designated area.
* The sorting of incoming mail and franking of external mail as required, also driving if this is required.
* Reception and movement of medical gas cylinders within Health and Safety guidelines.
* Removal of refuse from waste bins located outside the hospital entrance, on a daily basis.
* Daily cleaning of external areas situated at hospital entrances.
* The conveyance of deceased patients to the Mortuary.
* The provision of a comprehensive Porter service to all Wards and Departments on site, flexibility in approach to work, and undertaking other duties assigned under the role.
* The post will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
* The post holder will typically undertake the role of porter or security guard during their shift.
Additional Information
* The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
* Applicants who are members of the Armed Forces, those who have a disability that requires support in the workplace (two ticks pledge) and who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed under the Trust's interview guarantee scheme.
* We recognise the positive value of diversity and inclusion and are committed to a workforce that is diverse, equal and inclusive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
* We are a Disability Confident Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, and support Apprenticeships, Age Positive and other inclusive initiatives.
* If you require reasonable adjustments to attend an interview, please contact the recruitment team.
* Certificate of Sponsorship: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust holds a sponsor licence. Check UKVI eligibility before applying.
* Note: It is a requirement that successful applicants pay for their own DBS certification if required for the post.
Benefits
* Competitive rates of pay
* Enhanced rates for evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays
* Terms aligned with NHS Agenda for Change, including up to 33 days annual leave + bank holidays
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Career development opportunities
* Staff benefits including car lease, home electronics, cycle to work, childcare schemes, vaccinations, physiotherapy, counselling, and more
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