General Porter/ Security

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a friendly, efficient and reliable Porter to our great team at Wansbeck General Hospital.

This position is a fixed term contract for 12 months.

Currently the shifts worked are part of a 12-week rota and are made up of 7am-3pm, 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm and 4pm-midnight. Weekend and Bank Holiday work is required as part of the rota.

The post holder will be required to provide a variety of services to patients and departments, including maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff, the provision of a high quality, efficient customer orientated Portering service and compliance with the Trust Patient Confidentiality Policy.

The conveyance and movement of patients by wheelchair, trolley, Bed etc., the collection and delivery of linen, refuse, clinical waste trolleys, food trolleys, stores, beds, bedding, furniture, equipment and records to designated area. The sorting of incoming mail and franking of external mail as required, also driving if this is required.

The post will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the direction of patients and visitors.

The conveyance and movement of patients by wheelchair, stretcher etc

The collection and delivery of linen, refuse, clinical waste trolleys, food trolleys, stores, beds, bedding, furniture, equipment and records to designated area.

The sorting of incoming mail and franking of external mail as required

Reception and movement of medical gas cylinders within Health and Safety guidelines.

Removal of refuse from waste bins located outside the hospital entrance, on a daily basis.

Daily cleaning of external areas situated at hospital entrances.

The conveyance of deceased patients to the Mortuary.

About us

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.

Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.

Make sure to read the 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application and make sure you know everything there is to know before applying to join our fantastic organisation.

Date posted

10 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

319-7126657SC

Job locations

Wansbeck General Hospital

Woodhorn

Ashington

NE63 9JJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a comprehensive Porter service to all Wards andDepartments on site to be flexible in approach to work and undertake other duties that are assigned under the role.

The provision of a high quality, efficient customer orientated Porteringservice and compliance with the Trust Patient Confidentiality Policy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a comprehensive Porter service to all Wards andDepartments on site to be flexible in approach to work and undertake other duties that are assigned under the role.

The provision of a high quality, efficient customer orientated Porteringservice and compliance with the Trust Patient Confidentiality Policy.

Person Specification

Other requirements

Essential

It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder holds or is working towards holding a valid UK driving licence

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

General education
A sound knowledge of Portering and security procedures, and the ability to follow procedures to ensure effective and efficient security systems.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Person Specification

Other requirements

Essential

It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder holds or is working towards holding a valid UK driving licence

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

General education
A sound knowledge of Portering and security procedures, and the ability to follow procedures to ensure effective and efficient security systems.
Excellent interpersonal and communication 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.