Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join
our 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 Bank
workers enable HMT to managing fluctuating demand, such as covering staff
absences, busy periods, or unexpected workload increases whilst offering you
the flexibility pick up shifts as available.
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Appeal of Bank Work
Bank work is a flexible way to join our team, offering
opportunities to work across various roles and departments on an as-needed
basis. As a Bank worker, you can choose shifts that suit your availability
while supporting HMT in delivering essential care. This arrangement provides
valuable experience, competitive pay, and the chance to make a meaningful
impact, whether you're looking for temporary work, a supplementary income, or
stepping into a healthcare career.
Bank work offers a unique combination of flexibility,
variety, and the opportunity to provide valuable contributions to our teams
while 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 safety
inspections, implement protocols to prevent hazards, and provide support
services such as portering, waste management, and security.
Effective
communication and coordination with hospital staff and external contractors are
crucial, as is maintaining accurate records and generating reports on repairs
and Health & Safety KPIs.
You will be addressing facility-related issues promptly
and providing excellent customer service, they ensure the hospital operates
efficiently and remains a safe, pleasant environment for staff, patients, and
visitors.
About us
The Healthcare Management
Trust is a charity built on a defining set of principles which are at the heart
of everything we do; they make us who we are and ensure that we stand apart
from others within our sector.
We acknowledge and value
the ethos and mission of the founders of HMT, our Homes and our Hospitals; we
will ensure that these principles continue to be at the heart of our work.
HMT believes everyone has
the right to dignity, privacy and respect and we pride ourselves on providing
quality and considered care to each and every individual in a safe, comfortable
environment. We are look to engage with people who can carry this vision
through with commitment, enthusiasm, care and attention.
At St Hugh's Hospital, we
focus on delivering patient-centred care that you can trust, while also
providing value for money without compromising on standards. We are committed to delivering the highest
quality healthcare and understand that our well-trained, passionate team of
employees lie at the heart of delivering the service our patients and residents
expect.
Benefits include
On-going training and
development
Quality work environment
Employee Assistance
Programme
Wellbeing Programmes
Team Working
Staff Referral Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as
part of a multi-disciplinary professional team ensuring a high standard of
planned/reactive maintenance for the Hospital, to ensure no disruption to
hospital services.
Undertake
weekly fire alarm & sprinkler testing.
Undertake backup generator full load
testing.
Liaise
with the Facilities Helpdesk / interact with work allocation procedures for
daily work plan/issues including assisting with communications with the
ward/departments on progress of jobs.
Assist with the provision of
Hospital-wide portering services to ensure a high standard of patient care is
delivered.
Be responsible for the removal of
hospital general waste, laundry, clinical waste, and sharps disposal bins
from the Ward, Theatre, and Outpatients Departments, ensuring safe disposal
according to Hospital Policy.
Be responsible for the checking and
changing of oxygen cylinders, ensure safe storage of medical gases, and
liaise with the Facilities Manager for re-ordering to ensure gas stores are
fully stocked.
Undertake routine water sampling/testing and assistant in
maintaining compliance with the hospital water safety plan
Transfer and deliver goods to and
from designated areas.
Be flexible to work varying shifts and provide cover as required
to ensure continuity of hospital services
Ensure all security policies and
procedures of HMT are followed and adhered to.
Assist in providing a safe environment
for the safety and welfare of patients and staff by being aware of:
1. Health
& Safety at Work Act
2. Fire
Prevention & Management (awareness of hospital regulations)
3. Infection
Prevention Control
4.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Carry out patrols as required.
Provide a prompt response to any
security incidents in line with local SOPs
Monitor CCTV systems and intruder alarms, ensuring all equipment
is operational and any faults are reported immediately to the relative
contractor.
Be responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of yourself
and others whilst at work, including colleagues, patients and visitors, alerting the officers responsible to any
hazards or potential risks to health and safety.
Be fully conversant with the HMT
policies relating to Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Whistleblowing
Ensure compliance with National and
local Infection Prevention and Control guidance and policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as
part of a multi-disciplinary professional team ensuring a high standard of
planned/reactive maintenance for the Hospital, to ensure no disruption to
hospital services.
Undertake
weekly fire alarm & sprinkler testing.
Undertake backup generator full load
testing.
Liaise
with the Facilities Helpdesk / interact with work allocation procedures for
daily work plan/issues including assisting with communications with the
ward/departments on progress of jobs.
Assist with the provision of
Hospital-wide portering services to ensure a high standard of patient care is
delivered.
Be responsible for the removal of
hospital general waste, laundry, clinical waste, and sharps disposal bins
from the Ward, Theatre, and Outpatients Departments, ensuring safe disposal
according to Hospital Policy.
Be responsible for the checking and
changing of oxygen cylinders, ensure safe storage of medical gases, and
liaise with the Facilities Manager for re-ordering to ensure gas stores are
fully stocked.
Undertake routine water sampling/testing and assistant in
maintaining compliance with the hospital water safety plan
Transfer and deliver goods to and
from designated areas.
Be flexible to work varying shifts and provide cover as required
to ensure continuity of hospital services
Ensure all security policies and
procedures of HMT are followed and adhered to.
Assist in providing a safe environment
for the safety and welfare of patients and staff by being aware of:
1. Health
& Safety at Work Act
2. Fire
Prevention & Management (awareness of hospital regulations)
3. Infection
Prevention Control
4.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Carry out patrols as required.
Provide a prompt response to any
security incidents in line with local SOPs
Monitor CCTV systems and intruder alarms, ensuring all equipment
is operational and any faults are reported immediately to the relative
contractor.
Be responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of yourself
and others whilst at work, including colleagues, patients and visitors, alerting the officers responsible to any
hazards or potential risks to health and safety.
Be fully conversant with the HMT
policies relating to Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Whistleblowing
Ensure compliance with National and
local Infection Prevention and Control guidance and policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Basic IT Literacy
Desirable
- NVQ or equivalent in building maintenance
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge of COSHH
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Basic IT Literacy
Desirable
- NVQ or equivalent in building maintenance
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Good communication skills
- 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
