Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Facilities Assistant - Porter

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for motivated individuals to join our busy Facilities Team at Rampton Hospital working as a Facilities Assistant primarily in our Portering Department but on occasions within other areas of Facilities in particular our Transport Department.

Previous experience of working as a Porter in a Hospital environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

Working in our main stores, delivering and collecting items from around the hospital (linen, waste, goods, property etc), within the internal postal service, and help with office or ward relocations also working in our waste management centre

There may be occasions where there is a requirement to support the Transport Department in the transportation of staff, visitors and goods to various other destinations away from the Rampton Hospital site.

Core hours are between 8am - 5.30pm, working 7.5 hours, 5 days over 7 days (including working weekends and bank holidays). Shift pattern will be discussed at interview.

About us

Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.

As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.

Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.

We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.

If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!

#TeamNottsHC

Date posted

22 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum (pro rata for part time) + High Secure Allowance £3,000

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

186-050-25-CS

Job locations

Rampton Hospital

Woodbeck

Retford

DN22 0PD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensuring task schedules, method statements and procedures within the area of work are followed and that a high quality service is maintained.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensuring task schedules, method statements and procedures within the area of work are followed and that a high quality service is maintained.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

Good communication skills
Ability to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the job Flexible in managing own time and work duties
Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Experience

Essential

Able to carry out instructions and duties as detailed in the job description

Desirable

Experience or working within a catering, cleaning or portering environment Experience of working within healthcare environment which may include: a catering, cleaning or portering function. Experience of working within a food safety management system (HACCP)

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of commitment to the Equality and Diversity principles Basic knowledge of Health and Safety

Desirable

An ability to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to Trust values
Understanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH Knowledge of Manual Handling Knowledge of NHS policy & procedures
Basic understanding of Infection Control

Values and behaviours

Essential

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

Good communication skills
Ability to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the job Flexible in managing own time and work duties
Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Experience

Essential

Able to carry out instructions and duties as detailed in the job description

Desirable

Experience or working within a catering, cleaning or portering environment Experience of working within healthcare environment which may include: a catering, cleaning or portering function. Experience of working within a food safety management system (HACCP)

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of commitment to the Equality and Diversity principles Basic knowledge of Health and Safety

Desirable

An ability to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to Trust values
Understanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH Knowledge of Manual Handling Knowledge of NHS policy & procedures
Basic understanding of Infection Control

Values and behaviours

Essential

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rampton Hospital

Woodbeck

Retford

DN22 0PD

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rampton Hospital

Woodbeck

Retford

DN22 0PD

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)