University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Shift Porter

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Job summary

We are looking for people to join our friendly and enthusiastic Portering Team at our Worthing site, on a full-time 37.5 hour contract, working various shifts

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will need to:Be flexible to cover General Portering, , Post Room and Waste Services which are all a part of the Portering Department.Be able to work on a shift rota which includes early, late, night and day shifts.Be able to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and supervisors.Have a responsible attitude to working in a team.Have good oral and written communication skills.Full training on duties will be given.

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 choosingUHSussexyou are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that youdo.

Details

Date posted

03 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-6171658-APR24

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst road

Worthing

BN11 2DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting the clinic teams with transferring inpatients around the hospital, dealing with urgent calls, moving furniture, cages, cylinders, transferring hospital equipment to name a few duties that the role includes. The department also includes waste and post room.

Full training will be provided in order to be qualified and comply with our compliance.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting the clinic teams with transferring inpatients around the hospital, dealing with urgent calls, moving furniture, cages, cylinders, transferring hospital equipment to name a few duties that the role includes. The department also includes waste and post room.

Full training will be provided in order to be qualified and comply with our compliance.

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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with a large team and carrying out manual tasks.

Desirable

  • Experience working with a healthcare setting.

Knowledge, Training and Experi

Essential

  • Experience in the role of Porter or equivalent service.
  • Experience in customer service awareness.

Desirable

  • Experience in a health care environment.

Behaviours and Attitudes

Essential

  • Kind, friendly
  • Professional
  • Can work in a team or on own
  • Flexible approach to work and ability to meet demands of shift requirements and ad hoc arrangements as required
  • Physically fit
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with a large team and carrying out manual tasks.

Desirable

  • Experience working with a healthcare setting.

Knowledge, Training and Experi

Essential

  • Experience in the role of Porter or equivalent service.
  • Experience in customer service awareness.

Desirable

  • Experience in a health care environment.

Behaviours and Attitudes

Essential

  • Kind, friendly
  • Professional
  • Can work in a team or on own
  • Flexible approach to work and ability to meet demands of shift requirements and ad hoc arrangements as required
  • Physically fit

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst road

Worthing

BN11 2DH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst road

Worthing

BN11 2DH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Portering Manager

Joe Green

joe.green3@nhs.net

01903205111

Details

Date posted

03 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-6171658-APR24

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst road

Worthing

BN11 2DH


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