Waste Porter

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.

If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

• Driving the Trusts Electrical Waste Tug & Trailer in a safe and appropriate manner.

• Using the Trusts Domestic Waste Compactor.

• Using the Trusts Cardboard Bailer.

• Litter Picking.

• Snow clearing duties.

• Emptying the external waste bins.

• Cleaning all external hospital signs.

• Removal of broken/old furniture & equipment.

• Labelling all clinical waste using the correct waste stream labels.

• Ensure correct andappropriate useof radio, FSI (digital text messaging system) and other communication equipmentat all timesin compliance with the local guidelines and procedures

• Liaise and communicate with the Helpdesk dispatchermaintainingprofessionalism at all times

• If driving duties arerequiredthese must bein accordance withon-site restrictions,speedand statutory regulations.

• Ensure the vehicle is roadworthy and safe before, during and after use, and complete relevant documentation within the prescribed frequencies.

• Ensure vehicles are kept clean and tidy and are cleaned inside and out.

• Report any vehicle defects or concernsimmediatelyto Assistant Duty Manager/Duty Manager.

• In the event ofany fire/major accident or incident, man key entrances, check ID badges,assistpatients able to walk andassistnursing team with patients unable to walk.

• Collection and safe removal and, whereappropriate, the recording of non-clinical and clinical waste within your area of work, in line with Trust policies and procedures.

• Assist the Trust in running an effective waste recycling and waste minimisation system, including shredding whenrequired.

• To have a flexible approach to working with new innovations and technologies to aid and enhance service delivery.

• Ensure the cleanliness of the Porters lodge at all times.

• Ensure the cleanliness of the waste areas at all times.

• Maintain a clean,neatand tidy appearance,complying withTrust uniform and hand care guidelines andhigh standardsof personal hygiene.

• Bedressed in the correct uniform at all timesincluding the wearing of name badges and Trust identity cards and to ensure that bothare clearly visible at all times

• Reportimmediatelyto the Assistant Duty/Duty Manager and/or otherappropriate personany faults or defects to Trust equipment or premises, especially those which could be dangerous.

• Report any accidents or near misses to theappropriate managerand complete theappropriate incident/accidentreport forms.

• Use all mechanical and electrical equipment in a correct and safe manner, usingappropriate methodsof work, following training.

• Ensure confidentiality, privacy and dignity ismaintainedat all timesin accordance withthe Data Protection Act and in line and Trust policy, whereappropriate.

• Ensure you understand andcomply withall relevant current legislation as set out in Trust policies and procedures and the related documentation, including contract of employment, trainingrecordsand securityprocedures.

• Conduct yourself in a professional manner whilst on Trust premises or public highways

• Participate asrequired, in regular team meetings / working, performance reviews, job chats,return to work discussions and co-operate with accidentand other investigations

• Engage in the process toidentifyyour own personal development and training needs and attending agreed training programmes

• Record Portering activity on to Trustpaperbasedsystems as and whenrequired.

• All portering staff will be mindful to giveassistanceand wherever possible to help with any queries raised by patients,visitorsand staff

• Any other duties as may bereasonably requestedwithin the grade of the post

• Ensure all clinical waste is removed from areason a daily basisensuring all bins are tagged correctly

• Use the time recording (clocking in and out) system.

• Towork in a self-motivated and professional manner at all timesand set a positive working example to other Staff and the Trust.

• Assistnew startinductions on the buddy programme.

• Receive and provide general basic level communications ina timelyandaccuratemanner.

• Communicate with patients and other staff throughout the shift.

Person Specification

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Understanding of written and verbal English language
• Good level of general education, numeracy and literacy
• Willing to undertake trainings as required

Desirable

• Previous experience in Portering services in a hospital or health related environment

Skills

Essential

• Ability to follow instructions, carry out procedures and adhere to Policies and Procedures
• Ability to communicate at all levels.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles ( as appropriate to role)
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Princess Royal Hospital

Lewes Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)