Job summary
We are looking to recruit a porter/housekeeper for the Endoscopy Unit at St George's Hospital. The role will involve transferring patients and instruments to and from the unit and therefore would need to be physically fit for the position. You will be working within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team in a changeable environment. You will need to have an understanding of the special character of an NHS service which is to care for patients and visitors often in pain or distress.
You need to have a good understanding of and an ability to communicate in English.
You will need a good basic knowledge of IT such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and the use of databases.
Please do not hesitate to contact Vicki Hedley vicki.hedley@stgeorges.nhs.uk on Ph: 020 8725 2508 for any further information or an informal visit to the unit.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a porter/housekeeper for the Endoscopy Unit at St George's Hospital. The role will involve transferring patients and instruments to and from the unit and therefore would need to be physically fit for the position. You will be working within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team in a changeable environment. You will need to have an understanding of the special character of an NHS service which is to care for patients and visitors often in pain or distress.
You need to have a good understanding of and an ability to communicate in English.
You will need a good basic knowledge of IT such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and the use of databases.
Please do not hesitate to contact Vicki Hedley vicki.hedley@stgeorges.nhs.uk on Ph: 020 8725 2508 for any further information or an informal visit to the unit.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking to recruit a porter/housekeeper for the Endoscopy Unit at St Georges Hospital. The role will involve transferring patients and instruments to and from the unit and therefore would need to be physically fit for the position. You will be working within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team in a changeable environment. You will need to have an understanding of the special character of an NHS service which is to care for patients and visitors often in pain or distress.
You need to have a good understanding of and an ability to communicate in English.
You will need a good basic knowledge of IT such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and the use of databases.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking to recruit a porter/housekeeper for the Endoscopy Unit at St Georges Hospital. The role will involve transferring patients and instruments to and from the unit and therefore would need to be physically fit for the position. You will be working within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team in a changeable environment. You will need to have an understanding of the special character of an NHS service which is to care for patients and visitors often in pain or distress.
You need to have a good understanding of and an ability to communicate in English.
You will need a good basic knowledge of IT such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and the use of databases.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GCSE in English and Maths
Desirable
- NVQ Level 1 in Housekeeping
Experience
Essential
- Experience in customer service
Desirable
- Experience in housekeeper or portering role
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of role applied for
Desirable
- Experience of working in either porter/housekeeper or equivilant
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Good basic computer skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GCSE in English and Maths
Desirable
- NVQ Level 1 in Housekeeping
Experience
Essential
- Experience in customer service
Desirable
- Experience in housekeeper or portering role
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of role applied for
Desirable
- Experience of working in either porter/housekeeper or equivilant
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Good basic computer skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
