Job summary
Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL)/CDD Services are a wholly
owned subsidiary company of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
(CDDFT). SCL/CDD Services provides a range of non-clinical Estates, Facilities
and Procurement services to CDDFT.
SCL/CDD Services are looking to recruit a conscientious,
flexible, enthusiastic and customer focussed individual to join our Portering
and Transport Team based at University Hospital North Durham (UHND).
Porter/Drivers are responsible for providing
support services to the Trusts clinical teams, incorporating the movement of
patients and supplies within the DMH site.
Main duties of the job
Successful post holders must be of a smart appearance, have
an ability to communicate well at all levels, be level-headed and remain calm
during emergency situations, be able to take instructions yet at times prioritise
and act on their own initiative and have a proven ability to work without
direct supervision.
A detailed understanding of hospital functions, experience
of working with the general public and proven driving experience are desirable
however full training will be provided.
The successful applicant must be flexible in their approach
to working times, be available to work shifts, weekends and bank holidays when
required. There may be occasions where the successful applicant is required to
work at other sites within the Trust.
All posts will be subject to a 6 month probation
period.
About us
CDD Services / SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.
CDD Services offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
- A Competitive salary
- Excellent Performance Related Bonus Scheme
- Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
- Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
- Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)
Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide a courteous, efficient Portering and Transport
service within the trust.
To project a friendly and professional attitude to all
patients, staff and visitors and to demonstrate product knowledge when enquiries
are made.
Main duties include:
Patient
movement
Transport
Clean and
maintain Portering/Transport equipment
Waste
management/linen collection deliveries
Collection
and delivery of specimens/pharmacy items/notes and other correctly packaged
items
Postal
duties (sorting mail etc.)
Mortuary
duties
Delivery
of supplies
Respond to
and participate in emergency procedures (fire, cardiac arrest etc.)
Transport
and change medical gas cylinders
Assist any
other staff when required
Move
furniture and equipment
Any other appropriate duties as
required
The above list is not exclusive or
exhaustive; the successful post holder is expected to be co-operative and
flexible in line with the needs of the post, department and also the needs of
the business.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide a courteous, efficient Portering and Transport
service within the trust.
To project a friendly and professional attitude to all
patients, staff and visitors and to demonstrate product knowledge when enquiries
are made.
Main duties include:
Patient
movement
Transport
Clean and
maintain Portering/Transport equipment
Waste
management/linen collection deliveries
Collection
and delivery of specimens/pharmacy items/notes and other correctly packaged
items
Postal
duties (sorting mail etc.)
Mortuary
duties
Delivery
of supplies
Respond to
and participate in emergency procedures (fire, cardiac arrest etc.)
Transport
and change medical gas cylinders
Assist any
other staff when required
Move
furniture and equipment
Any other appropriate duties as
required
The above list is not exclusive or
exhaustive; the successful post holder is expected to be co-operative and
flexible in line with the needs of the post, department and also the needs of
the business.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Able to take instructions yet at times prioritise and act on own initiative.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 Customer Care.
- Full UK Driving Licence with proven driving experience. A detailed understanding of all hospital functions.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good written / verbal communication skills, flexible, motivated, keen, able to work as part of a team & individually and must have good levels of personal hygiene.
Experience
Essential
- A proven ability to work without direct supervision.
Desirable
- Worked within a customer facing environment and experience of working within a fast paced team.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Able to take instructions yet at times prioritise and act on own initiative.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 Customer Care.
- Full UK Driving Licence with proven driving experience. A detailed understanding of all hospital functions.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good written / verbal communication skills, flexible, motivated, keen, able to work as part of a team & individually and must have good levels of personal hygiene.
Experience
Essential
- A proven ability to work without direct supervision.
Desirable
- Worked within a customer facing environment and experience of working within a fast paced team.
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.
