The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Transport Driver / Porter

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Job summary

NB: Please note due to insurance restrictions, applicants for this post must be over the age of 25.

To provide an efficient and effective supporting service to all wards and departments within the hospital and support the delivery of excellent patient care in line with 'The Trusts Main principles.

To provide a full supporting service for a 24 hour, 7 day week facility.( Working as part of a rota system). Undertaking the following duties:

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Specimen Driver

Perform both collection and Delivery duties in relation to Specimens, Pharmacy items, Patient notes and other items between the Trust and nominated sites.

Undertake specific laboratory (Blood bank related) procedures associated with 'out of hours' shifts- training will be given.

Collect specimens and other adhoc items from The Trust and deliver them to Pathology Reception.(The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham) This may also include urgent X-rays, notes and items of equipment.to other Local Healthcare Providers( Birmingham Children's Hospital - Moseley Hall Hospital).

Collect & Deliver urgent blood or blood products for transfusion to designated storage fridges within the Trust (Theatres) and return unused units directly to the Blood Transfusion Department. (University Hospitals Birmingham).

About us

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Details

Date posted

18 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum, pro-rata if part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

303-6786492

Job locations

Royal Orthopeadic Trust

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification Attached for further information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification Attached for further information about the role.

Person Specification

Clean Driving License

Essential

  • Acheived Grade Maths and English

Desirable

  • Team work

Reliable / Flexible

Essential

  • Portering and driving experinace

NHS Experinance

Essential

  • Working in an hospital setting and having knowledge of the specimens is an advantage
Person Specification

Clean Driving License

Essential

  • Acheived Grade Maths and English

Desirable

  • Team work

Reliable / Flexible

Essential

  • Portering and driving experinace

NHS Experinance

Essential

  • Working in an hospital setting and having knowledge of the specimens is an advantage

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Orthopeadic Trust

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Orthopeadic Trust

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Facilities Manager

Sandra Crook

sandra.crook@nhs.net

01216854356

Details

Date posted

18 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum, pro-rata if part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

303-6786492

Job locations

Royal Orthopeadic Trust

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP


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