Job summary
Applicants 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.
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
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Full, Clean, UK Manual Driving License
Desirable
- NVQ in customer care/support services (or working towards)
- Health and safety training
- Lifting and moving training
- Fire safety training
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Basic life skills
- Health and safety awareness
Desirable
- Portering service in people orientated environment
- Experience in hospital or similar environment
- Driving passenger transport or delivery vehicles
- Knowledge of one or more of Trust sites.
- Knowledge of NHS plans, targets and initiatives
- Basic computer skills
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Able to contribute to the movement of patients and equipment
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Physically fit
- Flexibility towards working arrangements
- Caring and understanding approach
- Keeps calm under pressure and in difficult situations
- Interested in self development
- Positive outlook.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Clean, full, valid, manual UK driving license
- Enhanced DBS will be undertaken following interview for successful candidates
Desirable
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Full, Clean, UK Manual Driving License
Desirable
- NVQ in customer care/support services (or working towards)
- Health and safety training
- Lifting and moving training
- Fire safety training
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Basic life skills
- Health and safety awareness
Desirable
- Portering service in people orientated environment
- Experience in hospital or similar environment
- Driving passenger transport or delivery vehicles
- Knowledge of one or more of Trust sites.
- Knowledge of NHS plans, targets and initiatives
- Basic computer skills
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Able to contribute to the movement of patients and equipment
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Physically fit
- Flexibility towards working arrangements
- Caring and understanding approach
- Keeps calm under pressure and in difficult situations
- Interested in self development
- Positive outlook.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Clean, full, valid, manual UK driving license
- Enhanced DBS will be undertaken following interview for successful candidates
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.
