Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit a Porter/Driver working at Savernake Community Hospital. As part of the Housekeeping team you will be required to provide a customer focused driver service for the site shuttle bus service and to undertake general Porter duties within the hospital.We are looking for people with a full valid driving licence, an enthusiastic approach to customer service and good team work skills.
Working hours are 1400-1800, Monday to Friday.
o Good verbal and written communication skills.o Good Customer Service Skills.o Understanding for health and safety issues.o Ability to work within a team and on your own.o Ability to act calmly and effectively.o Ability to use tact and diplomacy in all situations.o Able to react flexibly in changing circumstances.o Able to lift and bend.o Basic computer skills.o Full UK Driving Licence
Main duties of the job
- To be a part of the team driving the site shuttlebus service for staff between the hospital site and the off site parking facility.
- Move equipment, waste, linen and supplies around the hospital site in a safe and timely manner.
- Ensure compounds, external areas and storage facilities are kept clean and safe.
- React to the service Porter Request system.
- Assist the Housekeeping Team in a variety of tasks when required.
This is not an exhaustive list the detailed Job Description gives more information of specific tasks required.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Remove clinical, household and special waste from all areas within the hospital, segregating and placing in the appropriate wheelie bins. Maintaining household wheelie bins in a cleancondition.2. Remove soiled linen from designated areas to holding areas ready for collection3. Delivery and collect items to departments across the site, E.g. Post, food trolleys.4. Receive and deliver CSSD and drug boxes throughout site.5. Sustain adequate stocks of medical gases and receive deliveries ensuring all appropriate records are maintained.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Remove clinical, household and special waste from all areas within the hospital, segregating and placing in the appropriate wheelie bins. Maintaining household wheelie bins in a cleancondition.2. Remove soiled linen from designated areas to holding areas ready for collection3. Delivery and collect items to departments across the site, E.g. Post, food trolleys.4. Receive and deliver CSSD and drug boxes throughout site.5. Sustain adequate stocks of medical gases and receive deliveries ensuring all appropriate records are maintained.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General educational standard of numeracy and literacy
- Full Valid Driving Licence
Desirable
- Basic Food Hygiene qualification
- Basic Health and Safety qualification
- Working Knowledge of COSHH
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient life experience for required degree of maturity
Desirable
- Previous driving work
- Previous cleaning experience.
- Previous NHS, public sector or service industry working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General educational standard of numeracy and literacy
- Full Valid Driving Licence
Desirable
- Basic Food Hygiene qualification
- Basic Health and Safety qualification
- Working Knowledge of COSHH
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient life experience for required degree of maturity
Desirable
- Previous driving work
- Previous cleaning experience.
- Previous NHS, public sector or service industry working
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).
