Job summary
Kettering General Hospital Foundation NHS Trust is looking to recruit enthusiastic people to join our Portering team.
The successful applicants will work as part of a team that provides a caring, safe and efficient Portering service to our patients
Main duties of the job
The post will include other duties such as collection and delivery of equipment, post, medical gasses, linen, and waste movements across all areas of the Trust.
Duties will involve driving a transit type van and will include lifting, pulling, and pushing of medium to heavy loads.
The ability to communicate effectively is essential as the role involves interaction with patients and all other users of the hospital and will require the post holder to be aware of the need to be caring, courteous, respectful, confidential, and customer focused in the delivery of their duties.
Applicants must be able to communicate technical information using the English language and have basic literacy, and numeracy skills.
Previous experience of working in Portering or a similar role and a clean current UK driving license is desirable.
Applicants will be able to work any 5 out of 7 days and work a variety of shifts including night work on a rostered shift pattern
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey.Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courageous
- Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- English Language Qualification or Equivalent
Knowledge / experience
Essential
- Understanding of workplace health and Safety
- Understanding of the importance of hygiene standards
- Working as part of a team
Desirable
- Working in a similar environment
- Prioritising own workload
- Driving of transit vehicles
Skills
Essential
- Able to use lifts
- Able to push, pull heavy loads
- Normal colour perception
- Reliability
Desirable
- Good written, reading & verbal skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- English Language Qualification or Equivalent
Knowledge / experience
Essential
- Understanding of workplace health and Safety
- Understanding of the importance of hygiene standards
- Working as part of a team
Desirable
- Working in a similar environment
- Prioritising own workload
- Driving of transit vehicles
Skills
Essential
- Able to use lifts
- Able to push, pull heavy loads
- Normal colour perception
- Reliability
Desirable
- Good written, reading & verbal 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).
