Porter

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for several vacancies in the current Portering services department .

You would be working alongside colleges as well as working on your own , we pride ourselves on being a very important role across the trust and we would expect any applicant to enhance this.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the safe passage of patients and visitors through the hospital as well as collecting specimens and moving furniture and much more.

You will be working within a team who carry out vital work for the fluent running of the hospital we support all services within the trust.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Date posted

27 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

405-23-F670PORT

Job locations

DCH

williams avenue

dorchester

DT1 2JY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • School education

Desirable

  • College education
  • Any training courses undertaken.
  • Driving licence

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Previous hospital experience
  • Working with the public
  • Experience of following instructions

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

  • To be able to work as a team.
  • To be able to work using own initiative.

Desirable

  • To be able to work under pressure
Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • School education

Desirable

  • College education
  • Any training courses undertaken.
  • Driving licence

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Previous hospital experience
  • Working with the public
  • Experience of following instructions

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

  • To be able to work as a team.
  • To be able to work using own initiative.

Desirable

  • To be able to work under pressure

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

DCH

williams avenue

dorchester

DT1 2JY


Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

DCH

williams avenue

dorchester

DT1 2JY


Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Head Porter

Kevin Loader

kevin.loader@dchft.nhs.uk

01305254162

Date posted

27 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

405-23-F670PORT

Job locations

DCH

williams avenue

dorchester

DT1 2JY


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