Job summary
We are looking for a Porter to join our team here at The Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
You should be hard working, punctual and able to work on your own initiative or as part of a team.
1 x 30 hours over 3 days/ Nights, alternative shifts
Main duties of the job
The aim of the role is to support the clinical teams in maintaining the optimum environment for our patients. The main duties are to support patient movement, removal and disposal of waste, handling of medical gases.
About us
Why Choose OneLSC and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust:
- A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community
- Cutting-edge facilities and technology
- Opportunities for continuous professional development
- A culture that values and recognizes your contributions
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is required to undertake routine portering activities activities, which are task driven, and which require a basic level of competence within a limited amount of time under the direction of the Patient Environment Services at One Lancashire and South Cumbria. These need to be in line with the National Cleaning Standards, department standing Operational Procedures and Trust Policies. To ensure a timely and efficient patient movement whilst providing excellent levels of customer care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is required to undertake routine portering activities activities, which are task driven, and which require a basic level of competence within a limited amount of time under the direction of the Patient Environment Services at One Lancashire and South Cumbria. These need to be in line with the National Cleaning Standards, department standing Operational Procedures and Trust Policies. To ensure a timely and efficient patient movement whilst providing excellent levels of customer care.
Person Specification
Educations and Qualifications
Essential
- Driving Licence
- Basic Numeracy and Literacy Skills
Desirable
- Certificate in Health and Safety
Expierence
Essential
- Previous operational manual handling experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of cleaning in a large setting or Health Care environment
Skills, Ability and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to deal with information sensitively and confidentially
- Clean smart appearance.
- Deal with a diverse range of people face to face
Desirable
- Deal with internal and external communication using both verbal and written material
- Able to communicate within a team and provide feedback to colleagues and line managers
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate and address manual handling assessments on the safe transportation of light and medium items.
- Ability to travel between the Trusts sites as required.
- To demonstrate flexibility in approach to work patterns
Desirable
- Deal with day to day workloads linked to hygiene procedures and able to follow written schedules
- Reporting equipment breakdown and faults on work equipment to supervisors.
- Have the abilities in listening, sharing and receiving support and advice. Able to complete records including timesheets and departments documentation
Person Specification
Educations and Qualifications
Essential
- Driving Licence
- Basic Numeracy and Literacy Skills
Desirable
- Certificate in Health and Safety
Expierence
Essential
- Previous operational manual handling experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of cleaning in a large setting or Health Care environment
Skills, Ability and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to deal with information sensitively and confidentially
- Clean smart appearance.
- Deal with a diverse range of people face to face
Desirable
- Deal with internal and external communication using both verbal and written material
- Able to communicate within a team and provide feedback to colleagues and line managers
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate and address manual handling assessments on the safe transportation of light and medium items.
- Ability to travel between the Trusts sites as required.
- To demonstrate flexibility in approach to work patterns
Desirable
- Deal with day to day workloads linked to hygiene procedures and able to follow written schedules
- Reporting equipment breakdown and faults on work equipment to supervisors.
- Have the abilities in listening, sharing and receiving support and advice. Able to complete records including timesheets and departments documentation
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).
