Job summary
Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk
Porters are the heartbeat of NHS hospitals, making sure crucial goods and items are delivered where they are needed most. Some Porters also make sure patients are at the right place at the right time to get the treatment they need.
We are immensely proud of our staff at Atlas. They have passion, professionalism and dedication to change peoples lives. If you share that passion, and if you want to make a difference, then come and join us at Atlas.
We provide a wide range of services to the NHS . We are pleased to be able to advertise the position of a Porter, to be based at Clifton Hospital,. The advertised salary will therefore be pro-rata.
Main duties of the job
Porters are the heartbeat of NHS hospitals, making sure crucial goods and items are delivered where they are needed most. Some Porters also make sure patients are at the right place at the right time to get the treatment they need.We are immensely proud of our staff at Atlas. They have passion, professionalism and dedication to change peoples lives. If you share that passion, and if you want to make a difference, then come and join us at Atlas.We provide a wide range of services to the NHS and are experiencing a period of growth. We are therefore pleased to be able to advertise the position of Porter, to be based at Clifton Hospital, in order to cover The advertised salary will therefore be pro-rata.
About us
As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire.
Our teams ensure our clients properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trusts frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service provision.
Our profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people.
Visit: bfwml.co.uk for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Porter, you could be moving:
- patients on beds
- stores and equipment
- samples of patients' blood
- post and parcels
- linen and waste
- cylinders of gas
- food and drink
You'll be a part of the portering team and will have contact with clinical and non-clinical staff. As you'll be coming into contact with such a wide range of people and environments you must be:
- friendly and helpful
- calm and reassuring
- physically fit for lifting, walking, pushing, etc.
- reliable and happy to work flexible, variable hours
- willing to work with staff and patients of all ages and from all walks of life
- health and safety aware
- able to follow instructions carefully
- an excellent communicator
- highly organised
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Porter, you could be moving:
- patients on beds
- stores and equipment
- samples of patients' blood
- post and parcels
- linen and waste
- cylinders of gas
- food and drink
You'll be a part of the portering team and will have contact with clinical and non-clinical staff. As you'll be coming into contact with such a wide range of people and environments you must be:
- friendly and helpful
- calm and reassuring
- physically fit for lifting, walking, pushing, etc.
- reliable and happy to work flexible, variable hours
- willing to work with staff and patients of all ages and from all walks of life
- health and safety aware
- able to follow instructions carefully
- an excellent communicator
- highly organised
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a standard of basic numeracy and literacy.
- Good understanding of the spoken English Language
Experience
Desirable
- Previous portering services experience
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Able to use specialist equipment following training
- Using own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Clean and tidy appearance
- Punctuality, and good attendance record
- Reliability
- Physically fit (some heavy lifting may be involved)
- Pleasant and courteous manner
- Honest and trustworthy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a standard of basic numeracy and literacy.
- Good understanding of the spoken English Language
Experience
Desirable
- Previous portering services experience
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Able to use specialist equipment following training
- Using own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Clean and tidy appearance
- Punctuality, and good attendance record
- Reliability
- Physically fit (some heavy lifting may be involved)
- Pleasant and courteous manner
- Honest and trustworthy
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).
