Job summary
The Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust have another opportunitywhich has arisen within the Facilities Directorate for a part time GeneralPorter to join our dedicated facilities team in Portering. To provide an efficient, effective and fully comprehensive Portering service acrossTunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury.
The part-time hours are 15 hours per week , based on rostered shift patterns.
We are looking for lively and enthusiastic individuals that have excellentinterpersonal and communication skills who are well motivated andhardworking and able to work as part of our team.
Previous experience of working within a healthcare environment would beadvantageous but not essential as training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
- Movement of patients using wheelchairs, stretchers, beds and trolley.
- Collection, sorting and delivery of post as required from departments within the hospital, receipt and distribution of internal and external mail to include special/recorded mail.
- Change medical gas cylinders on wards and departments, using and adhering to appropriate methods of training and methods.
- Stores receipt & distribution
- Bloods, samples and specimen collection / deliveries
- Delivery / collection of clean & dirty linen
- Collect, segregate and dispose of all types of waste, domestic, clinical, hazardous etc in the designated collection points.
- Moving light equipment i.e. beds, lockers and chairs throughout the hospital.
Communicate with colleagues using telephone, radio and bleep system providing a professional and friendly service at all times
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: TBC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oGood level of general education (basic English & maths) education
- oWilling to undertake further study to enhance ability to carry out job role more efficiently
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- oAbility to effectively communicate / interact with others (both verbal and written)
- oGood customer service skills.
- o2 years' experience in a customer focussed environment.
- oAbility to apply and maintain standards consistently.
Desirable
- oCustomer care.
- oDealing with challenging behaviour.
- oManual handling.
- oUnderstanding of medical gases
- oHealth and safety and Infection control principles.
- oPrevious experience in Healthcare environment.
- oPrevious experience of using Computer.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lift, push, carry heavy loads
- To be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
- Ability to work well with others
- Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Desirable
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Sensitivity and understanding
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oGood level of general education (basic English & maths) education
- oWilling to undertake further study to enhance ability to carry out job role more efficiently
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- oAbility to effectively communicate / interact with others (both verbal and written)
- oGood customer service skills.
- o2 years' experience in a customer focussed environment.
- oAbility to apply and maintain standards consistently.
Desirable
- oCustomer care.
- oDealing with challenging behaviour.
- oManual handling.
- oUnderstanding of medical gases
- oHealth and safety and Infection control principles.
- oPrevious experience in Healthcare environment.
- oPrevious experience of using Computer.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lift, push, carry heavy loads
- To be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
- Ability to work well with others
- Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Desirable
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Sensitivity and understanding
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.
