Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Hotel Services team as a Porter within the Refuse collection team.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have a passion for customer satisfaction and who can work as part of a very busy Hotel Services Department and Portering team.
The successful applicants will be required to work various shifts through a 24 hour period/7 days per week including weekend, Bank Holiday and night working.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
The Post holder will be responsible for helping provide a safe, effective, efficient and customer friendly Portering service for the Hotel Services and the Centralised Portering Teams, Patients, Public and UHPNT (and associated) Staff.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence, and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Primary role - Moving of waste and linen via manual handling of large containers.
- To maintain clear and effective communication channels with Team Leaders and Clinical and Non Clinical Staff
- To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team on a daily basis and understand own workload and undertake requests received by Trust Staff
For further details please see the attached JD.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Primary role - Moving of waste and linen via manual handling of large containers.
- To maintain clear and effective communication channels with Team Leaders and Clinical and Non Clinical Staff
- To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team on a daily basis and understand own workload and undertake requests received by Trust Staff
For further details please see the attached JD.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oProven evidence of Team working
- oPrevious demonstrable experience of dealing face-to-face with the general public.
Desirable
- oProven knowledge of NHS / Trust working policies, procedures and requirements.
Qualifications
Essential
- oMust be able to demonstrate a good standard of numeracy, literacy, and IT skills. oEducated to English and Maths 9-4 or equivalent demonstrable experience
- oHealth and Safety
Desirable
- oNVQ level 2 or equivalent (or able to work towards obtaining a suitable qualification in care)
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- oGood verbal and written communication skills
- oAble to competently carryout designated workload within scope
Desirable
- oCommitment to imparting knowledge and experience to others Team Members and new Staff
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oProven evidence of Team working
- oPrevious demonstrable experience of dealing face-to-face with the general public.
Desirable
- oProven knowledge of NHS / Trust working policies, procedures and requirements.
Qualifications
Essential
- oMust be able to demonstrate a good standard of numeracy, literacy, and IT skills. oEducated to English and Maths 9-4 or equivalent demonstrable experience
- oHealth and Safety
Desirable
- oNVQ level 2 or equivalent (or able to work towards obtaining a suitable qualification in care)
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- oGood verbal and written communication skills
- oAble to competently carryout designated workload within scope
Desirable
- oCommitment to imparting knowledge and experience to others Team Members and new Staff
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).
