Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for several vacancies in the current Portering services department.
You would be working alongside colleagues as well as working on your own. We pride ourselves on being a very important role across the trust and we would expect any applicant to enhance this.
Disclaimer: As a Bank Worker, the nature of your engagement will be seen as on a day-to-day basis. You are entitled to choose whether to accept engagements which will be offered to you. A statement does not constitute a contract of employment, nor is the Trust under any obligation to offer you any engagement or further engagement under these terms. The job description for this Bank role relates to the equivalent substantive position. Whilst engaged by the Trust you would be expected to operate within the requirements of the job description.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the safe passage of patients and visitors through the hospital as well as collecting specimens and moving furniture and much more.
You will be working within a team who carry out vital work for the fluent running of the hospital; we support all services within the trust.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Date posted: 10 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £24,169 a year pro rata per annum
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: 405-25-EA189PORT
Job locations
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Job description Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
* School education
Desirable
* College education
* Any training courses undertaken.
* Driving licence
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
* Previous hospital experience
* Working with the public
* Experience of following instructions
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
* To be able to work as a team.
* To be able to work using own initiative.
Desirable
* To be able to work under pressure
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: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address:
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Employer's website: https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/
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