Job summary
To provide the hospital site (Leicester Royal/Leicester General/Glenfield) with portering, housekeeping and domestic services as required ensuring patients are moved in a timely manner. This job purpose covers a 7 day week, 24 hours , including weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
- Ensuring the timely transfer of patients from the Emergency Department/Assessment Units to the base wards or discharge lounge to expedite the patient flow across the hospital site
- Help with the cleaning of patient areas in order that delays are not incurred with the transferring/admitting of patient
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as part of the Site Managers Team
- Cleaning of bed space area when a patient has been transferred/discharged
- Bed making
- Assisting with keeping the ward area clean
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as part of the Site Managers Team
- Cleaning of bed space area when a patient has been transferred/discharged
- Bed making
- Assisting with keeping the ward area clean
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as a member of a team Computer Skills
Desirable
- Ability to use a computer database
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise own workload
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Good Fitness as workload requires walking to and from areas within the hospital e.g Portering Skills
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as a member of a team Computer Skills
Desirable
- Ability to use a computer database
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise own workload
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Good Fitness as workload requires walking to and from areas within the hospital e.g Portering Skills
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).
