Porter
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Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to work as a Porter within the Portering team, working 40 hours per week, based mainly at South Tyneside District Hospital, South Shields.
The post holders must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the service as the service is operational 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, and there is a requirement to work shifts, usually over five days with two days off.
Main duties of the job
The Post holder will undertake all Portering duties, as defined within the job description ,with the aim being to provide an efficient and effective service to patients and staff, in order to ensure high standards are met and in accordance with Health and Safety legislation across the various Trust premises, whilst treating everyone with dignity, respect and recognising individual differences whilst adhering to and demonstrating the expected behaviour in accordance with the CHoICE Behavioural compact, values and visions.
The post holder must be flexible to meet the needs of the service, as the service is operational 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, and there is a requirement to work shifts, usually over five days with two days off.
The shifts are: -
0600 1430
1330 2200
2130 0600
0830 1630 or 0900 - 1730
There may also be the opportunity to work at the following venues, during periods of annual leave and sickness, in order to meet the needs of the service: -
Palmer Community Hospital, Jarrow
St Benedicts Hospice, Ryhope, Sunderland.
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Sunderland Eye Infirmary
About us
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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.
Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.
Note we will not accept applications found to be AI generated.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£23,881 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
M9155-Z-EA-0924-54
Job locations
South Tyneside District Hospital
Harton Lane
South Shields
NE34 0PL
Employer details
Employer name
City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)
Address
South Tyneside District Hospital
Harton Lane
South Shields
NE34 0PL
Employer's website
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