Job summary Forget the rest - and join the best - Working together for Outstanding Care. We have a part time permanent post. This is a 22.5-hour post over 5 days and will include weekend, evening and bank holiday working. Working patterns will be determined on a rota system. We have supportive and passionate teams, and you will receive full training to ensure you can succeed in this role. These are exciting opportunities to work within a busy and varied environment, working alongsideour clinical and other non-clinical colleagues to make a positive contribution to our patients and staff experience through the provision of Portering/Courier services. These are some of the benefits you will be entitled to; Competitive pay with weekend enhancements Generous annual leave up to 32 days per annum dependent upon contracted hours and length of service Flexible hours to suit other employment and carer responsibilities Career progression or future job opportunities working direct for the NHS Extensive training and support available NHS pension and life assurance provisio n Uniform provided Health and wellbeing packages available Seasonal incentive schemes Application for this role will be considered in adherence to the Working Time Regulations this will be discussed with you during interview. Please note the Trust will not provide sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status. Main duties of the job Working alongside clinical teams and infection control, Portering / Courier teams provide local and regional logistics to support the day to day running of hospital services across two counties. Duties will require you to work to schedules and procedures to ensure a smooth operation across multiple departments. You will form part of a team providing comprehensive Portering / Courier services. Tasks will include transport and collection / delivery of mail, specimens, pharmacy etc., both on site and to other sites as required. When assigned to undertake courier duties a vehicle will be supplied and must be maintained to ensure it remains roadworthy and fit for use by others. Portering duties will include handling and monitoring medical gas, recording, and processing paperwork related to receiving/making deliveries, managing, and allocating keys to appropriate staff / contractors, and moving equipment, provisions, laundry, waste and furniture, all in line with Trust policies and procedures. You will also be required to undertake security of trust buildings when appropriate. On some days, you may spend time lone working and as part of a team on others. The role is varied as no two days are the same. In return, you will receive full support, training, and guidance to enable you to fulfil the role and undertake these duties. About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500 of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer; 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities If you would like to know more, please visit our website. Sharing your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pro rata (£12.08 per hour) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number C9798-1204 Job locations Princess Of Wales Community Hospital Stourbridge Road Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0BB Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current full driving licence I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer Desirable First Aid course Food Hygiene Awareness Dangerous goods safety awareness training Experience Essential Portering and / or courier experience Desirable NHS / Customer service experience Experience of working in areas where challenges may present Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to challenge poor behaviour Role modelling good behaviour A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to praise and be supportive to others Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Able to follow written and vernal instructions Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team Reliable and punctual Deal appropriately with patients, staff and general public Willingness to work at other units covered by Portering To be able to work safely at heights e.g. ladders Desirable Ability to lift in accordance with the Manual Handling policy Ability to work other hours outside of contracted hours Additional Criteria Essential Ability to work without direct supervision Self-motivated, physically fit and ability to lift heavy/difficult objects on a daily basis You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role. Knowledge Essential Basic computer literacy Support services Manual Handling Health & Safety Safety Up to date knowledge of road regulations and legislation and existing speed limits for commercial vehicles Desirable Medical gases Mortuary experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current full driving licence I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer Desirable First Aid course Food Hygiene Awareness Dangerous goods safety awareness training Experience Essential Portering and / or courier experience Desirable NHS / Customer service experience Experience of working in areas where challenges may present Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to challenge poor behaviour Role modelling good behaviour A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to praise and be supportive to others Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Able to follow written and vernal instructions Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team Reliable and punctual Deal appropriately with patients, staff and general public Willingness to work at other units covered by Portering To be able to work safely at heights e.g. ladders Desirable Ability to lift in accordance with the Manual Handling policy Ability to work other hours outside of contracted hours Additional Criteria Essential Ability to work without direct supervision Self-motivated, physically fit and ability to lift heavy/difficult objects on a daily basis You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role. Knowledge Essential Basic computer literacy Support services Manual Handling Health & Safety Safety Up to date knowledge of road regulations and legislation and existing speed limits for commercial vehicles Desirable Medical gases Mortuary experience 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 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Address Princess Of Wales Community Hospital Stourbridge Road Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0BB Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)