Porter

Job summary

CHoICE Facilities Services are seeking a passionate, hardworking and reliable individual to join our team and fulfil the role of Porter

The role of a Porter is an exciting opportunity for people who are motivated, flexible, task focused and who have excellent communications skills. We encourage and support our employees to progress within CHoICE and offer full training on the job.

If you are ambitious, caring, team player and strive to deliver high standards services, we would like to hear from YOU!

As a Porter you would be responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective provision of Portering Services to staff, patients and visitors.

CHoICE Facilities Services work together;

To deliver nationally recognised high quality, safe, cost effective services for the people, patients and stakeholders.

To attract and retain employees who are proud to recommend our services.

To deliver a wide range of high quality, effective and compliant Facilities Management (FM), Procurement and Pharmacy Services.

To join a friendly, organised and positive working environment, apply for the role of Porter

Previous applicants need not apply, thank you.

Main duties of the job

Duties include:

• Using electronic task allocation device (radio) to carry out duties.
• Using computers to carry out online training.
• Answering telephone at helpdesk and responding to customer enquiries.
• Collecting specimens from wards and departments to Pathology and return of specimens if required.
• Collecting, delivering and processing post for onward distribution.
• Delivering of pharmacy to wards and departments.
• Undertaking patient transport duties between wards and departments ensuring patient modesty and safety at all times.
• Transporting deceased patients from wards to the Mortuary using concealment trolleys.
• Assisting in the transfer, moving and disposal of equipment and furniture.

Shifts Pattern: This is to work 37.5 hours per week on the Patient Movement Rota

The successful candidate will be fully flexible to work shifts covering a 24/7 service including, weekends, night shifts, bank holidays and be flexible to cover sickness and annual leave at short notice.

Portering Services are in operation across multiple NHS sites. The primary base of work would be Sunderland Royal Hospital and the successful candidate may on occasion be asked to cover other sites if the service requires.

About us

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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Employer's website

https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Employer's website

https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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