Porter (Radiology)

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Porters play a vital role in Radiology, taking patients and their notes to and from the department in order for patients to have their examinations or procedures. They also are responsible for the removal of waste from the department's disposal areas, adhering to the Trust's Waste Disposal Policy.

We are looking for suitable candidates to join our existing team of radiology porters.

The posts includes a commitment to work on a rota covering 7 days between 8am and 8pm.

Main duties of the job

  • To work as part of the Radiology Portering team to assist the Portering Supervisor and Head of Portering in providing an efficient and high quality Portering service to all areas within the Radiology department.
  • To project a positive image of the department and Trust to patients, staff and visitors.
  • To communicate effectively with all staff to ensure that any problems are dealt with effectively.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Date posted

24 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pa/ pro rata for part time staff

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

190-7455-DIR

Job locations

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

Sheffield

S5 7AU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths at grade 3/D or above (or equivalent e.g. Key Skills Literacy Level 1)' or relevant Hospital Experience

Experience

Essential

  • Patient-facing or customer care work experience

Desirable

  • Acute hospital or care work experience
  • Hospital patient portering experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Basic IT skills to use email, MS Word etc
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths at grade 3/D or above (or equivalent e.g. Key Skills Literacy Level 1)' or relevant Hospital Experience

Experience

Essential

  • Patient-facing or customer care work experience

Desirable

  • Acute hospital or care work experience
  • Hospital patient portering experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Basic IT skills to use email, MS Word etc

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

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

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

Sheffield

S5 7AU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

Sheffield

S5 7AU


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of portering

Kirk Jepson

kirk.jepson@nhs.net

01142267027

Date posted

24 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pa/ pro rata for part time staff

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

190-7455-DIR

Job locations

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

Sheffield

S5 7AU


Supporting documents

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