Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Goods Distribution Centre, recruiting a Porter - GDC to join the friendly team at Clatterbridge Hospital. The role involves a full range of storekeeping and distribution duties, including associated record keeping, utilisation of mechanical handling equipment and driving vehicles throughout Wirral hospital Trust Stores and Distribution Centres in accordance with agreed Policies and Procedures. Main duties of the job To work as part of the team, in providing a cost effective and efficient Store / Distribution service to all Wards and Departments across Arrowe Park Hospital, Clatterbridge Hospital and Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. Ensuring the smooth procurement process of all Stock and Non-stock receipts / issues to all disciplines within the WUTH customer base. About us All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales. Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 408-24-1327 Job locations Clatterbridge Hospital Clatterbridge Road Bebington CH63 4JY Job description Job responsibilities Please see job overview & attached job description for further information about the Porter - GDC position available within WUTH. If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a standard DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 month. Job description Job responsibilities Please see job overview & attached job description for further information about the Porter - GDC position available within WUTH. If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a standard DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 month. Person Specification Other Requirements Essential Full Driving licence Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential General education Experience of working in a portering role in a healthcare setting Good standard of English Personal Attributes Essential Friendly and approachable Reliable and good time management Desirable Flexible and adaptable Accept instructions and prioritise workload Knowledge and Skills Essential Good communication skills Good customer care skills Desirable Knowledge of : Health and Safety Control of Infection Handling sharps Waste segregation Specialist equipment (the above knowledge will be gained through Trust Induction and on the job training which is expected to take place over a number of weeks after commencement in the role) Basic computer skills Person Specification Other Requirements Essential Full Driving licence Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential General education Experience of working in a portering role in a healthcare setting Good standard of English Personal Attributes Essential Friendly and approachable Reliable and good time management Desirable Flexible and adaptable Accept instructions and prioritise workload Knowledge and Skills Essential Good communication skills Good customer care skills Desirable Knowledge of : Health and Safety Control of Infection Handling sharps Waste segregation Specialist equipment (the above knowledge will be gained through Trust Induction and on the job training which is expected to take place over a number of weeks after commencement in the role) Basic computer skills 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Clatterbridge Hospital Clatterbridge Road Bebington CH63 4JY Employer's website https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)