Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Porter

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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

There is an on-site car park and access to cycle to work schemes. There is access to onsite shops and a subsidised staff restaurant. Annual Leave starts at 27 days a year plus bank holidays.

Details

Date posted

18 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

408-24-1270

Job locations

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Upton, Wirral

CH49 5PE


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

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Full Driving licence

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Good customer care skills

Desirable

  • 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)
  • Basic computer skills

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Friendly and approachable
  • Reliable and good time management
  • Accept instructions and prioritise workload

Desirable

  • Flexible and adaptable
Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

  • General education
  • Experience of working in a portering role in a healthcare setting
  • Good standard of English

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Full Driving licence

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Good customer care skills

Desirable

  • 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)
  • Basic computer skills

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Friendly and approachable
  • Reliable and good time management
  • Accept instructions and prioritise workload

Desirable

  • Flexible and adaptable

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Upton, Wirral

CH49 5PE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Upton, Wirral

CH49 5PE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Facilities Manager

Chris Fitzgerald

cfitzgerald1@nhs.net

01516047006

Details

Date posted

18 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

408-24-1270

Job locations

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Upton, Wirral

CH49 5PE


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