Job summary
To assist the Portering team leader providing a customer focused service.To deliver an efficient and effective portering service to patients, visitors and all wards / departments.
To ensure the patient environment is maintained to a high standard and safe working practices adhere to in all aspects of environmental/ hygiene management.
Main duties of the job
This is a very busy and challenging role within the Portering Service, you must be self-motivated and keen to learn. The post holders will be expected to carry out general portering duties as required such as the movement of patients, removal of waste, meal and linen delivery. The ideal candidates must be able to work on their own initiative and customer focused with a professional outlook.Applicants must have excellent communication and customer care skills. A flexible approach is essential as we provide a 24/7 service across the two hospital sites. This is a very physically demanding role.Experience is not essential, as full training will be providedAll staff within the Portering department are given the opportunity to attain an NVQ qualification.All staff receive 27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and can also join the NHS pension scheme This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust and see what a difference you can make.
About us
Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust provides healthcare in hospital and the community to 258,000 people across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire.
Acute care is provided at Southport and Formby District General Hospital and Ormskirk District General Hospital. This includes adults' and children's accident and emergency services, intensive care and a range of medical and surgical specialities. Women's and children's services, including maternity, are provided at Ormskirk hospital.
The North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre at Southport hospital provides specialist care for spinal patients from across the North West, North Wales and the Isle of Man.
The Trust also provides sexual health services for the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Advertised Date: 23rd May 2023
Closing Date: 25th May 2023
Shortlisting Date: 30th May 2023
Provisional Interview Date: 31th May 2023
Please be aware that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be received, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS with barred list for vulnerable children/adults' disclosure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Advertised Date: 23rd May 2023
Closing Date: 25th May 2023
Shortlisting Date: 30th May 2023
Provisional Interview Date: 31th May 2023
Please be aware that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be received, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS with barred list for vulnerable children/adults' disclosure.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Numeracy and Literacy
Desirable
- Flixible working hours
- Food Safety Awareness Level 1
Knowledge and Expereince
Essential
- Understanding of cleaning and hygiene principles
- Previous Customer Service Experience
Desirable
- Large Scale or Health Care portering work
Physical Effort
Essential
Mental Effort
Essential
- Varied workload with varying demands
Emotional Effort
Essential
- Empathy
- Ability to work under pressure
Working conditions
Essential
- Ability to work as lone worker
- Varied shift patterns covering 24/7
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Numeracy and Literacy
Desirable
- Flixible working hours
- Food Safety Awareness Level 1
Knowledge and Expereince
Essential
- Understanding of cleaning and hygiene principles
- Previous Customer Service Experience
Desirable
- Large Scale or Health Care portering work
Physical Effort
Essential
Mental Effort
Essential
- Varied workload with varying demands
Emotional Effort
Essential
- Empathy
- Ability to work under pressure
Working conditions
Essential
- Ability to work as lone worker
- Varied shift patterns covering 24/7
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).
