Job summary
Kettering General Hospital are in the process of recruiting roles at our newly renovated site, Spinneyfields in Rushden. We pride ourselves on maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our patients and staff and we are proud to be offering this new extension to our services at Kettering.
The Driver/Porter will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and effective transportation of equipment, food and supplies from Kettering General Hospital to Spinneyfields. The role involves driving hospital vehicles and supporting the logistics of maintaining good operational flow between the two sites.
Main duties of the job
What can we offer you?
- Newly renovated premises, a working environment to be proud of.
- On-site car parking
- Supportive working environment
- Flexible shift patterns to accommodate your work / life balance
- NHS Pension enrollment
Join us at Spinneyfields and be part of a community setting that values quality and excellence in all aspects of our caring operations.
Shift pattern is alternating, Wk1 - Mon- Fri 0900-1500, Wk2 - 1200-1800.
Please note the role is currently subject to job banding.
About us
Spinneyfields is located in Rushden with an array of car parking on site. The site is perfect for those living locally or within walking distance. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the main job description and personal specification for further details.
Please indicate in your supporting statement if you can identify which of our values means the most to you? Failure to answer the question will result in your application being rejected.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the main job description and personal specification for further details.
Please indicate in your supporting statement if you can identify which of our values means the most to you? Failure to answer the question will result in your application being rejected.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Competent in communicating in English Language, both spoken and written
- Current UK driving licence - manual, maximum of 3 penalty points
Knowledge
Essential
- Prioritising own workload
- Working as part of a team
- Driving Vans
- Understanding of workplace health and Safety
- Understanding of the importance of hygiene standards
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use lifts
- Ability to lift, push and pull loads of varying weight/size
- Normal colour perception
Key Competencies
Essential
- Able to work within a shift pattern, including night work
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Competent in communicating in English Language, both spoken and written
- Current UK driving licence - manual, maximum of 3 penalty points
Knowledge
Essential
- Prioritising own workload
- Working as part of a team
- Driving Vans
- Understanding of workplace health and Safety
- Understanding of the importance of hygiene standards
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use lifts
- Ability to lift, push and pull loads of varying weight/size
- Normal colour perception
Key Competencies
Essential
- Able to work within a shift pattern, including night work
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).
