Job summary
The Facilities Department are looking to recruit a hardworking, enthusiastic individuals to join our Portering Services Team, at Arrowe Park Hospital.
The role of the Porter is to support the smooth day to day operational running of our hospital through assisting patient flow that will provide a safe healthcare environment that meets our patient's expectations.
General portering duties will include the safe transport of patients and medical gases throughout the hospital site.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be required to:
- have good communication skills
- have a flexible and adaptable approach to prioritise workload
- have good customer service skills
- be friendly and approachable
- be reliable with good time management
- have the ability to work in a physical environment
- have the ability to work individually and as part of a team
- have awareness of Infection Prevention and Control practices within a healthcare environment
- be passionate about delivering a high quality service
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Porter position available with WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Porter position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- General education
- Experience of working in a portering role in a healthcare setting
- Good standard of English
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of : Health and Safety Control of Infection Handling sharps Waste segregation Specialist equipment (the above knowledge will be gained through Trust Induction and on the job training which is expected to take place over a number of weeks after commencement in the role)
- Good communication skills
- Good customer care skills
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Friendly and approachable
- Reliable and good time management
Desirable
- Flexible and adaptable
- Accept instructions and prioritise workload
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- General education
- Experience of working in a portering role in a healthcare setting
- Good standard of English
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of : Health and Safety Control of Infection Handling sharps Waste segregation Specialist equipment (the above knowledge will be gained through Trust Induction and on the job training which is expected to take place over a number of weeks after commencement in the role)
- Good communication skills
- Good customer care skills
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Friendly and approachable
- Reliable and good time management
Desirable
- Flexible and adaptable
- Accept instructions and prioritise workload
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).
