Oxford Health NHS Trust

Porter / Cleaner - Abingdon Community Hospital

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Job summary

This is an opportunity for a hard working and caring individual to join a highly motivated, dedicated team of Porters/Domestic Team at Abingdon Community Hospital.

If you have a proven track record of being able to deliver a high-quality portering and cleaning service this could be the role for you and we want to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Porter / Cleaners are reliable, flexible, and good team players who possess good interpersonal and communication skills with previous experience of moving and handling.

The successful candidates will be providing a high-quality porter and cleaning service. The aim of this post is to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

13 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CS6292421

Job locations

Abingdon Community Hospital

Marcham Road

Abingdon

OX14 1AG

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post is full time - 37.5 hours per week working on a two week rolling rota to include every other weekend. The shift pattern is as follows:

Week 1- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday working 7am-3pm.

Week 2- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday working 7am-3pm.

To work as part of the Facilities team to provide a comprehensive porter service to across the Trust. Please see attached JD/PS for full duties.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post is full time - 37.5 hours per week working on a two week rolling rota to include every other weekend. The shift pattern is as follows:

Week 1- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday working 7am-3pm.

Week 2- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday working 7am-3pm.

To work as part of the Facilities team to provide a comprehensive porter service to across the Trust. Please see attached JD/PS for full duties.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Ability to pass Numeracy & Literacy test
Educated to GCSE Level

Desirable

Knowledge of Basic Health & Safety Regulations

Experience

Essential

Experience of moving & handling activities
Basic Cleaning Skills
Some knowledge of cleaning chemical/materials

Desirable

Previous experience as porter/cleaner
Experience in food handling

Skills

Essential

Ability to work on own or as part of a team
Good communication skills
Good Organisational skills

Desirable

Basic Computer skills

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Ability to pass Numeracy & Literacy test
Educated to GCSE Level

Desirable

Knowledge of Basic Health & Safety Regulations

Experience

Essential

Experience of moving & handling activities
Basic Cleaning Skills
Some knowledge of cleaning chemical/materials

Desirable

Previous experience as porter/cleaner
Experience in food handling

Skills

Essential

Ability to work on own or as part of a team
Good communication skills
Good Organisational skills

Desirable

Basic Computer skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Abingdon Community Hospital

Marcham Road

Abingdon

OX14 1AG

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Abingdon Community Hospital

Marcham Road

Abingdon

OX14 1AG

Employer's website

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