Job summary Healthcare porter required to assist the smooth running of a busy healthcare department within a secure environment.Based within secure environments, for the benefit of patients, staff and visitors, as well as to ensure the safe transportation of all goods and equipment. A full licence is required for the role of Porter at HMP Northumberland. Main duties of the job Collecting documents from patients to be brought to healthcare Ordering and maintaining stock/levels. Escorting visitors to the department Transporting urgent bloods and samples to local hospitals General porter duties Further duties will be discussed at interview level. A full licence is required for the role of Porter at HMP Northumberland. About us BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE Join our team We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team. Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you Access to NHS Pension Annual leave on your Birthday Welcome payment for some posts Refer a friend scheme Training and Development opportunities Flexible Working Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes Up to 33 days annual leave Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners. We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value. Our Mission Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities Our Vision Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances. Date posted 23 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 847-RM-24-V451-A Job locations HMP Northumberland Morpeth NE65 9XG Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role. Person Specification Education and Training Essential Good standard of numeracy and literacy Willingness to undertake any training relevant to the role Desirable Health and Safety certificate Knowledge and Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a related customer/patient focused environment Desirable Previous experience in a healthcare environment working as a porter Previous experience of working in a secure environment Knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace Person Specification Education and Training Essential Good standard of numeracy and literacy Willingness to undertake any training relevant to the role Desirable Health and Safety certificate Knowledge and Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a related customer/patient focused environment Desirable Previous experience in a healthcare environment working as a porter Previous experience of working in a secure environment Knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace 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 Spectrum Community Health CIC Address HMP Northumberland Morpeth NE65 9XG Employer's website https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)