Job summary
Work as a team member with a flexible approach within the Facilities Department. To
provide a comprehensive service to the Hospital, undertaking scheduled and unscheduled movement of patients and materials as required for the benefits of clients, staff, relatives and visitors, complying with current legislation, and any other duties commensurate with the grading of the post.
Main duties of the job
- Maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with Trust Policy.
- To aid Hospital staff, visitors and patients when faced with difficult situations caused by third parties, following Trust policies and procedures.
- Guide and direct visitors and deal with in a helpful and friendly manner, taking written notes of any relevant information
- To be able to communicate sensitive information using tact and diplomacy when dealing with deceased's family and friends.
- Take a role in any departmental Information Technology initiatives.
Communicate daily with all users regarding any variation in service that may be required. Using judgement to prioritise as necessary in consultation with the Portering and Waste Supervisor
About us
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
AtUHSussexwe're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives:We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First.Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role atUHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need itbecausewe know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with Trust Policy.
- To aid Hospital staff, visitors and patients when faced with difficult situations caused by third parties, following Trust policies and procedures.
- Guide and direct visitors and deal with in a helpful and friendly manner, taking written notes of any relevant information
- To be able to communicate sensitive information using tact and diplomacy when dealing with deceaseds family and friends.
- Take a role in any departmental Information Technology initiatives.
- Communicate daily with all users regarding any variation in service that may be required. Using judgement to prioritise as necessary in consultation with the Portering and Waste Supervisor.
- Assess how to safely transport hospital equipment and utilise appropriate manual handling techniques
- Ability to identify certain pieces of equipment when transferring from Equipment Library to Wards ie. Infusion pumps.
- Attend daily briefing meeting with the Waste and Portering Supervisor, and liaise with other Supervisors.
- Respond to the emergency Bleep for fire, medical emergency, major obstetric haemorrhage, deploying staff appropriately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with Trust Policy.
- To aid Hospital staff, visitors and patients when faced with difficult situations caused by third parties, following Trust policies and procedures.
- Guide and direct visitors and deal with in a helpful and friendly manner, taking written notes of any relevant information
- To be able to communicate sensitive information using tact and diplomacy when dealing with deceaseds family and friends.
- Take a role in any departmental Information Technology initiatives.
- Communicate daily with all users regarding any variation in service that may be required. Using judgement to prioritise as necessary in consultation with the Portering and Waste Supervisor.
- Assess how to safely transport hospital equipment and utilise appropriate manual handling techniques
- Ability to identify certain pieces of equipment when transferring from Equipment Library to Wards ie. Infusion pumps.
- Attend daily briefing meeting with the Waste and Portering Supervisor, and liaise with other Supervisors.
- Respond to the emergency Bleep for fire, medical emergency, major obstetric haemorrhage, deploying staff appropriately.
Person Specification
Desirable
Essential
- Previous experience in the NHS
- Previous Experience of working with members of public
Desirable
- Previous experience in the NHS
Full UK driving licence
Desirable
Person Specification
Desirable
Essential
- Previous experience in the NHS
- Previous Experience of working with members of public
Desirable
- Previous experience in the NHS
Full UK driving licence
Desirable
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).
