Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Porter - Bank Worker

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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.

Disclaimer: As a Bank Worker, the nature of your engagement will be seen as on a day-to-day basis. You are entitled to choose whether to accept engagements which will be offered to you. A statement does not constitute a contract of employment, nor is the Trust under any obligation to offer you any engagement or further engagement under these terms. The job description for this Bank role relates to the equivalent substantive position. Whilst engaged by the Trust you would be expected to operate within the requirements of the job description.

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 work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best.

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.

Details

Date posted

10 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year Pro rata per annum

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

405-25-EA189PORT

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

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

Dorset County Hospital

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

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head Porter

Kevin Loader

kevin.loader@dchft.nhs.uk

01305254162

Details

Date posted

10 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year Pro rata per annum

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

405-25-EA189PORT

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


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