Job summary
Applications are invited to join Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Portering Services based at Castle Hill Hospital and Hull Royal Infirmary.
We are looking for reliable, motivated, and flexible individuals with good communication and interpersonal skills suited to the special needs of a hospital environment.
A Clean, valid UK driving licence is essential criteria for all applicants.
Please note:
Only online applications via website portal will be accepted.
No informal visits will be available prior to candidate interview date
Main duties of the job
The Portering department provides a range of services including patient movements, mortuary activity, transportation of equipment, medical records, handling of medical gases and post room duties. Tasks will involve driving Trust vehicles.
Applicants should be able to undertake shift and weekend working at either of our hospital sites and be able to meet the physical demands of the post.
Applicants should note that all new appointments to Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probation period.
Previous candidate applications will not be progressed and only applications received via the online portal will be accepted. Enquires will not be responded to unless candidate has progressed to interview. In cases where a high number of applications are received, we may bring the closing date forward. You are therefore advised to submit your completed online application as early as possible
About us
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust strongly encourages new starters to have the Covid-19 vaccine. However, it is not a mandatory requirement to work for us.
HUTH has two main sites: Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital with an annual budget of approximately £500 million. The Trust employs around 11,000 staff and serves an extended population of 1.25 million, delivering a number of outpatient services from locations across the area.
The Trust's secondary care service portfolio is comprehensive, covering the major medical and surgical specialties, routine and specialist diagnostic services and other clinical support services. These services are provided primarily to a catchment population of approximately 600,000 in the Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire area.
HUTH provides specialist and tertiary services to a population of 1.25 million extending from Scarborough in North Yorkshire to Grimsby and Scunthorpe in North East and North Lincolnshire respectively.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Skills Knowledge & Ability
Essential
- Physically Fit
- Basic Life Skills
- Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Health and Safety Awareness
Desirable
- NVQ in Customer Care / support services
- Health and Safety Training
- Lifting and Moving training
- Fire Safety Training
- Portering experience
- Experience in a hospital or healthcare environment
- Driving passenger transport or delivery vehicles
- Knowledge of NHS plans, targets and initiatives
- Basic Computer Skills
- Experience working in a people or customer orientated environment
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexibility towards working arrangements
- Caring and Understanding approach
- Keeps calm under pressure and in difficult situations
- Interested in self development
Other
Essential
- Clean Full Driving Licence
Desirable
Person Specification
Skills Knowledge & Ability
Essential
- Physically Fit
- Basic Life Skills
- Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Health and Safety Awareness
Desirable
- NVQ in Customer Care / support services
- Health and Safety Training
- Lifting and Moving training
- Fire Safety Training
- Portering experience
- Experience in a hospital or healthcare environment
- Driving passenger transport or delivery vehicles
- Knowledge of NHS plans, targets and initiatives
- Basic Computer Skills
- Experience working in a people or customer orientated environment
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexibility towards working arrangements
- Caring and Understanding approach
- Keeps calm under pressure and in difficult situations
- Interested in self development
Other
Essential
- Clean Full Driving Licence
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
HRI & CHH
Hull University Teaching Hospital Anlaby Road Hull
Hull
HU3 2JZ
Employer's website
https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
