Job summary
We are looking for reliable, motivated, and flexible individuals with good communication and interpersonal skills suited to the special needs of our service.
To work within a team providing a wide range of duties including basic maintenance, portering, and gardening. The post holder will be flexible in their working and accept responsibility for other duties as required.
Main duties of the job
Post holder will carry out basic repairs in line with agreed procedures, taking appropriate action where necessary and reporting major maintenance issues to the Site Services Manager and QTS.
Post holder will also be responsible for below
- Maintain the grounds of Park Royal Centre in collaboration with the Garden Contractor, with particular responsibility for seasonal tasks such as planting and caring for hanging baskets, patio pots, etc.
- Provide general assistance in all stores-related and distribution activities across the site.
- Collect and dispose of both domestic and clinical waste in line with infection control procedures (full training will be provided).
- Assist with the receipt, checking, storage, and internal distribution of goods throughout the hospital.
- Regularly clean and maintain departmental equipment such as wheelchairs and trolleys, with appropriate documentation.
- Fulfil requests for portering and driving tasks, and undertake any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager.
- Collect and deliver post between the Post Room, Wards, and other departments.
Assist in the collection and disposal of obsolete furniture, equipment, general rubbish, and recycling.
About us
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
In order to meet the needs of the Trust's services you may be required from time to time to work outside your normal place of work. The Trust reserves the right to change your normal place of work to any other location within the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
10 - Site Security and Safety
Support the Line Manager in ensuring that all on-site security and safety procedures are followed.
11 - Linen Utility Management
Organise and maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of dirty linen utility areas.
12 - Flexibility
Demonstrate flexibility in performing a wide range of duties as required by operational needs.
13 - Covid-19 Response
Assist the team with Covid-19-related duties, when needed.
14 - Grounds Cleaning and Litter Picking
Perform cleaning, litter picking, and other ad hoc tasks in the internal and external gardens, including car parks.
15 - Contractor Supervision
Provide guidance and supervision to contractors on-site to ensure safe and effective working practices.
16 - Confidential Waste Management
Supervise the collection of confidential waste in line with organisational policy.
17 - PPE and Uniform Management
Oversee the distribution of PPE and uniforms, and support the ordering process.
18 - Cross-Cover and Additional Duties
Provide cover for other Support Services posts and undertake any other duties as directed by the Line Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
10 - Site Security and Safety
Support the Line Manager in ensuring that all on-site security and safety procedures are followed.
11 - Linen Utility Management
Organise and maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of dirty linen utility areas.
12 - Flexibility
Demonstrate flexibility in performing a wide range of duties as required by operational needs.
13 - Covid-19 Response
Assist the team with Covid-19-related duties, when needed.
14 - Grounds Cleaning and Litter Picking
Perform cleaning, litter picking, and other ad hoc tasks in the internal and external gardens, including car parks.
15 - Contractor Supervision
Provide guidance and supervision to contractors on-site to ensure safe and effective working practices.
16 - Confidential Waste Management
Supervise the collection of confidential waste in line with organisational policy.
17 - PPE and Uniform Management
Oversee the distribution of PPE and uniforms, and support the ordering process.
18 - Cross-Cover and Additional Duties
Provide cover for other Support Services posts and undertake any other duties as directed by the Line Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
Desirable
- A proven ability to work without direct supervision
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Able to take instructions yet at times prioritise and act on own initiative
Desirable
- A detailed understanding of all hospital functions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
Desirable
- A proven ability to work without direct supervision
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Able to take instructions yet at times prioritise and act on own initiative
Desirable
- A detailed understanding of all hospital functions
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).
