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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Post room porter

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Job summary

To provide a comprehensive postal service to Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, based at Torbay Hospital.

Work well within the post room and transport teams.

Main duties of the job

Delivering and collection of post throughout Torbay Hospital for internal and external delivery. Sorting of mail and patient notes inwards and outwards of Torbay hospital. Working with the hospital courier service and the porter teams. Inputting of order details to the Royal Mail websites.

About us

Working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be ensures that our diverse experiences are valued and respected.

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Details

Date posted

04 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

388-5391187-E&A

Job locations

Post Room

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To act as a first point of contact, answering questions and dealing with postal enquiries
  • Maintain effective communication with a range of people across all levels, both within and outside of the organisation.
  • Liaise with Transport Services Team Leader
  • Communicate & work with Chargehand Porters, wards and departments.
  • Sort internal and external post.
  • Provide an internal and external delivery service.
  • Accurately report, record and input post figures.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To act as a first point of contact, answering questions and dealing with postal enquiries
  • Maintain effective communication with a range of people across all levels, both within and outside of the organisation.
  • Liaise with Transport Services Team Leader
  • Communicate & work with Chargehand Porters, wards and departments.
  • Sort internal and external post.
  • Provide an internal and external delivery service.
  • Accurately report, record and input post figures.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Good literacy and numeracy skills.
  • I.T. skills and knowledge

Desirable

  • Experience of post work
  • Ability to work in a team
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Good literacy and numeracy skills.
  • I.T. skills and knowledge

Desirable

  • Experience of post work
  • Ability to work in a team

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Post Room

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Post Room

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Transport Operational Support Manager

Gavin Lomas

gavin.lomas@nhs.net

01803656799

Details

Date posted

04 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

388-5391187-E&A

Job locations

Post Room

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


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