Porter

Healthcare Management Trust – St Hugh’s Hospital

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Job summary

Our team of employees share our vision to provide world class healthcare, and we continuously improve the skills within our workforce to ensure we maintain our position within the healthcare sector. We know our team have a wealth of knowledge and experience, and by working together we develop an exciting and innovative workplace

Main duties of the job

· To provide portering duties for the Hospital

· Provide support to all other departments

· Provide Security in the hospital

· Provide assistance for any task that may be required

· Respond to all alarms that may activate during your working duties

· To be responsible for the porterage of clinical waste and sharps bins from the Clinical Departments, and its safe disposal, according to the Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991 (including 2003 Amendment) and Hospital Policy.

· To assist with patient movements as requested by Clinical Staff.

· To complete a nightly round of the interior of the building to ensure that:- all windows and doors are secure.

To carry out minor maintenance tasks, and to assist with painting, decorating and ground works

· To be aware of the Hospital’s fire policy and the workings of the fire panel, assisting the Fire Department if required should they be called out.

About us

BENEFITS: 27 Statutory days’ holiday plus bank holidays, contributory pension, private medical insurance

We regularly review our employee benefits package, which includes our group personal pension plan, private medical cover and free car parking.

We encourage our employees to have a positive work-life balance and to consider HMT ‘a great place to work’.

Date posted

07 September 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£18,231 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0318-22-3750

Job locations

St. Hughs Hospital

Peaks Lane

Grimsby

DN32 9RP


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job holder will work primarily within the hospital with occasional visits to and meetings at other hospitals or centralised function offices.

· Assist in providing a safe environment for the safety and welfare of the patients and staff by being aware of:-

o Health and Safety at Work Act

o Fire Prevention and Management (awareness of Hospital requirements)

o Infection Control

o C.O.S.H.H.

· To be aware of the presence of outside contractors and accompany them to the designated work area, ensuring that the ‘Visitors’ policy is adhered to, including ‘Permit to Work’ form if required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job holder will work primarily within the hospital with occasional visits to and meetings at other hospitals or centralised function offices.

· Assist in providing a safe environment for the safety and welfare of the patients and staff by being aware of:-

o Health and Safety at Work Act

o Fire Prevention and Management (awareness of Hospital requirements)

o Infection Control

o C.O.S.H.H.

· To be aware of the presence of outside contractors and accompany them to the designated work area, ensuring that the ‘Visitors’ policy is adhered to, including ‘Permit to Work’ form if required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Driving License
  • Physically fit
  • Flexible to working hours
  • Good DIY Skills
  • To be able to work as part of a demanding and highly skilled workforce
  • Good communication skills and ability to complete any task that may be given in a thoughtful and professional manner

Desirable

  • To be able to work under own initiative when required but always following policy and procedures
  • Any previous team work involvement to facilitate the smooth integration and effectiveness of productivity for the individual employee

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • To be punctual and dependable
  • To be able to cover shifts at short notice for unforeseen sickness
  • To be able to cover for annual leave when required
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Driving License
  • Physically fit
  • Flexible to working hours
  • Good DIY Skills
  • To be able to work as part of a demanding and highly skilled workforce
  • Good communication skills and ability to complete any task that may be given in a thoughtful and professional manner

Desirable

  • To be able to work under own initiative when required but always following policy and procedures
  • Any previous team work involvement to facilitate the smooth integration and effectiveness of productivity for the individual employee

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • To be punctual and dependable
  • To be able to cover shifts at short notice for unforeseen sickness
  • To be able to cover for annual leave when required

Employer details

Employer name

Healthcare Management Trust – St Hugh’s Hospital

Address

St. Hughs Hospital

Peaks Lane

Grimsby

DN32 9RP


Employer's website

https://hmtsthughs.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Healthcare Management Trust – St Hugh’s Hospital

Address

St. Hughs Hospital

Peaks Lane

Grimsby

DN32 9RP


Employer's website

https://hmtsthughs.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head Porter

Nick Walker

nwalker@hmt-uk.org

01472251100

Date posted

07 September 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£18,231 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0318-22-3750

Job locations

St. Hughs Hospital

Peaks Lane

Grimsby

DN32 9RP


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