Job summary
The Porters in the Facilities Department undertake the operational delivery of Portering, Mail, Logistics and Waste services within the Trust ensuring that a safe, compliant and quality service is delivered.
The role supports both staff and patients in the professional delivery of services that ensure people and items are moved around the Trust, including Theatres, as required to achieve clinical and facilities requirements
The role contributes to the operational delivery for the Trust wide portering, mail and waste services and supports in the provision of a highly responsive Facilities service to all areas of the Trust to ensure the Trust's performance requirements are actively supported and delivered with the patient as a customer.
In fulfilling the role Porters will be proactive in working closely with all Trust Care Groups, Directorates, Departments and Team across the Trust and beyond, providing expertise on best practice, effectiveness in portering, mail and waste operational delivery
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to:
Provide and assist with the provision of the services described below to a high standard, to assist with the effective operation of the hospital organisation where the aim is patient care.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with service users, patients, visitors, staff and managers as well as external agencies providing services to the Trust.
Communicate and act in a positive manner, which will promote the organisation, by maintaining standards being professional compassionate and caring at all times.
Maintain a high standard of personal dress/uniform, conduct and deportment in keeping with the nature of your duties, ensuring that the duties carried out will reflect to the credit of the department and Trust.
Attend yearly statutory training, which will include but not be limited to Minimal Handling, Basic Life Support (Resuscitation), Control of Infection, Fire and Health & Safety.
Attend training courses and development sessions when required, communication and briefing meetings, communicating positively contributing to the teams and Departments objectives.
About us
Join the Royal Berkshire NHS Trust and be part of an organisation that is dedicated to providing outstanding patient care while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. At RBH, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career within a forward-thinking trust that values innovation, teamwork, and professional development. We offer diverse roles in our support services, ensuring that every employee can make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, we'd love for you to be a part of our team!
Details
Date posted
08 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-7328718COR
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer's website
https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Portering , Mail and Waste Services Manager
Jose Antunes
Jose.Antunes@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
01183227152
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