Band 2 Patient Porter
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Job summary
We have new vacancies for enthusiastic Porters to join our Trust. Candidates must be 18. Working a rotating shift pattern, five days over seven, you will join a team responsible for the effective delivery of the in-house Portering service.
This is extremely rewarding, hands on and physically demanding job within a large and busy hospital, so you must enjoy walking and be comfortable being on your feet for long periods of time. You also need to be confident talking with patients as you are going about your day-to-day tasks and be prepared to go that extra mile at times..
In order to be shortlisted please ensure your application and supporting information provides evidence of how you meet the person specification attached. Please check the functional assessment summary included with this vacancy listing to ensure you can meet the key physical requirements of this role & must hold a full driving licence.
Interview dates and times will be confirmed once the position has closed and shortlisting has been completed. These positions attract a lot of interest so apply early. Interview dates will be Wednesday 8th November 2023.
Main duties of the job
Delivery of high-class service of moving patients safely and in a timely fashion within the trust, the department duties include
Patient moves, specimen pickups, furniture moves, blood transport medical gas delivery.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Details
Date posted
12 October 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 to £22,383 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1075927YS
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer's website
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