Job Summary
We are looking to hire a Porter/Driver to work full-time 37.5 hours per week over a 24 hour 7 day week within the Portering Service at Fairfield General Hospital.
You will also be required to be flexible in your working pattern as you may be required to work evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership.
Main Duties of the Job
You will be required to carry out the full range of portering duties, which may include driving vehicles on and off site, transfer of patients around the site by wheelchair, trolley or bed, including deceased patients and all associated mortuary duties. You may also be required to transfer medical notes and medical supplies around the hospital site to various wards and departments.
About Us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Date Posted
12 March 2025
Pay Scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year PA
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time
Reference Number
236-NCA-EA032-25
Job Locations
Fairfield General Hospital
Rochdale Old Road
Bury
BL9 7TD
Job Responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Willingness to undertake training and development
* Driving Licence
Desirable
* Basic Maths and English
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
* Experience of dealing with members of the public
* Ability to push a patient in beds, trolleys or in a wheelchair along various levels
* Ability to work alone or within a team
* Able to carry/push items varying in weight up stairs and along different levels
* Maintain confidentiality at all times
Desirable
* Portering knowledge
* Previous experience of working within a hospital environment
* Understanding of health and safety
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer Details
Employer Name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Fairfield General Hospital
Rochdale Old Road
Bury
BL9 7TD
Employer's Website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr