Job summary
We are looking for a Patient Environment Assistant ( Porter) 37.5 hours per week flexible rota over 7 days. May include weekends.
You should be hard working, punctual and able to work on your own initiative or as part of a team.
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
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,daycase 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
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Driving Licence
- Basic Numeracy and literacy skills
Desirable
- NVQ or BICS qualification in cleaning sciences or equivalent
- Certificate in COSHH
- Certificate in Health and Safety
Experience
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
- Deal with a diverse range of people face to face
Desirable
- Able to communicate within a team and provide feedback to colleagues and line managers
- Deal with internal and external communication using both verbal and written material
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to travel between the Trust sites as required
- Ability to have a flexible approach to work patterns when required
Desirable
- Deal with day to day workloads linked to hygiene procedures and able to follow written cleaning schedules
- Reporting equipment breakdown and faults on work equipment to supervisors
- Having the abilities in listening, sharing and receiving support and advice
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Driving Licence
- Basic Numeracy and literacy skills
Desirable
- NVQ or BICS qualification in cleaning sciences or equivalent
- Certificate in COSHH
- Certificate in Health and Safety
Experience
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
- Deal with a diverse range of people face to face
Desirable
- Able to communicate within a team and provide feedback to colleagues and line managers
- Deal with internal and external communication using both verbal and written material
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to travel between the Trust sites as required
- Ability to have a flexible approach to work patterns when required
Desirable
- Deal with day to day workloads linked to hygiene procedures and able to follow written cleaning schedules
- Reporting equipment breakdown and faults on work equipment to supervisors
- Having the abilities in listening, sharing and receiving support and advice
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).
