A Vacancy at Northumbria Healthcare - NHFM (Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management).
We are looking to recruit a friendly, efficient and reliable Porter to our team at Wansbeck General Hospital.
This role is currently specifically to work as Stores Porter, collecting items and orders from the distribution area to deliver safely and securely to the wards, departments, offices and other areas of the hospital.
The post holder may also be required to provide a variety of services to patients and departments, including maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff, the provision of a high quality, efficient customer orientated Portering service and compliance with the Trust Patient Confidentiality Policy.
The conveyance and movement of patients by wheelchair, trolley, Bed etc., the collection and delivery of linen, refuse, clinical waste trolleys, food trolleys, stores, beds, bedding, furniture, equipment and records to designated area. The sorting of incoming mail and franking of external mail as required, also driving if this is required.
Currently the hours of work for this role are Monday - Friday 8am-4pm, however some flexibility may be required to meet the needs of the service.
• The post will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received
To ensure safe movement and delivery of stores items from distribution to all areas of the hospital.
To assist in the direction of patients and visitors.
The conveyance and movement of patients by wheelchair, stretcher etc
The collection and delivery of linen, refuse, clinical waste trolleys, food trolleys, stores, beds, bedding, furniture, equipment and records to designated area.
The sorting of incoming mail and franking of external mail as required
Reception and movement of medical gas cylinders within Health and Safety guidelines.
Removal of refuse from waste bins located outside the hospital entrance, on a daily basis.
Daily cleaning of external areas situated at hospital entrances.
The conveyance of deceased patients to the Mortuary.
NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.
Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.
Make sure to read the ‘applicant guidance notes’ before submitting your application and make sure you know everything there is to know before applying to join our fantastic organisation.
Primary responsibility for this role is to work as Stores Porter ensuring that items and orders are safely and securely delivered to their destination within the hospital.
The post holder may also be required to provide a comprehensive Porter service to all Wards and
Departments on site, to be flexible in approach to work and undertake other duties that are assigned under the role.
The provision of a high quality, efficient customer orientated Portering
service and compliance with the Trust Patient Confidentiality Policy.
This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Jan 2025
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