Porter
- NHS
- Full Time
- Portsmouth
- 23615.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
Vacancies have arisen for Porters to join the busy Logistics Department at QA Hospital. Please note this advert may close early if needed.
Duties include communicate with patients relatives and clinical staff to ensure that wards and departments are fully aware of all patient/equipment movement. The collection of waste/dirty laundry from all areas and the operation of a large mechanical waste compactor which will include driving a vehicle.
Enthusiasm and flexibility are essential qualities required. A full clean driving licence is required
Monthly paid and uniform is supplied. A first class training package which includes all training necessary. Benefits include a good annual leave entitlement and can join the NHS pension scheme.
A FULL CLEAN DRIVING LICENCE IS REQUESTED FOR THIS POST.
IN LINE WITH TRUST GUIDELINES THIS POST REQUIRES CANDIDATES TO PROVIDE 3 YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT AND/OR PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
The posts are monthly paid, and a uniform is supplied. The successful applicants will receive a first class training package, which includes all training necessary to safely undertake Portering duties. Other benefits include a generous annual leave entitlement and the opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme.
Will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) form to be completed
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have adopted a smoke-free policy
The Trust is committed to valuing the benefits of diversity in its staff and committed to equal opportunities.
Main duties of the job
Dealing with expectations of patients, staff and visitors.
Occasionally removing, handling and reporting inappropriately discarded sharps e.g. used needles from public areas.
Patient choice - having to work around patients needs and clinical service provision.
Internal: Colleagues on shift, ward staff.
External Members of the public/visitors.
Porters will be expected to coach new staff on Portering tasks further to the initial training carried out.
To respect and support peoples equality and diversity.
About us
Equans working in partnership with PHUT. The Trust is committed to driving excellence in care for our patients and communities and was rated good by the Care Quality Commission report published 2020 and became a University Hospital.
We are ranked as the third in the country for research; embedding education and training across the organisation and we continuously strive to achieve our core values which are at the heart of everything we do. The Trusts main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, starting life as a military hospital over a century ago and now one of the largest hospitals on the south coast. The Trust provides comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire.
The Trust employs over 8,000 staff and are #ProudtobePHU; our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger.
If you share our values and our enthusiasm for providing outstanding care and support for patients, colleagues and our community you will find a home at PHU.
In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
Job responsibilities
Always keep requirements in mind and seek out to improve, including achieving customer service performance targets.
Adhere to Trust policies and procedures, e.g. Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities, and No Smoking.
Act in such a way that at all times the health and well being of children and vulnerable adults is safeguarded. Familiarisation with and adherence to the Safeguarding Policies of the Trust is an essential requirement for all employees. In addition all staff are expected to complete essential/mandatory training in this area.
Respect the confidentiality of all matters that they may learn relating to their employment and other members of staff. All staff are expected to respect conform to the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998, including the responsibility to ensure that personal data is accurate and kept up to date
Comply with hygiene regulations with regard to equipment cleaning and departmental cleanliness.
High personal hygiene standards.
Comply with Health and Safety regulations.
Adhere to manual handling/risk assessment/fire safety training.
Notify supervisor or other relevant staff of faulty equipment, building/equipment repairs, maintenance requirements, and requests for personal protective equipment/light equipment.
Participate as a team member.
Instruct relief staff in procedures when they are covering duties.
The post holder will follow all guidance and procedures relating to Healthcare Associated Infection to ensure their safety and that of others, to prevent the spread of infection.
Work together with Department in Performance and Development Reviews.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Work together with Policies and Procedures of NHS Portsmouth and the Department.
Demonstrate courteous behaviour.
It is possible that on occasion the postholder may be asked to work in other areas of the facilities service. This is not expected to be on a frequent or regular basis and would only take place after appropriate training and support was given.
Job Description is attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- You will need a clean and full driving Licence, but no formal qualifications are necessary as the post holder will be given the necessary training to undertake the relevant aspects of the job.
Desirable
- No formal qualifications are necessary as the post holder will be given the necessary training to undertake the relevant aspects of the job.
Experience
Essential
- A clean Full Driving Licence is required.
- No formal qualifications are necessary as the post holder will be given the necessary training to undertake the relevant aspects of the job.
Desirable
- No formal qualifications are necessary as the post holder will be given the necessary training to undertake the relevant aspects of the job.
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
Equans Working with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO6 3LY
