Job summary CHoICE Facilities Services are seeking a passionate, hardworking and reliable individual to join our team and fulfil the role of Porter The role of a Porter is an exciting opportunity for people who are motivated, flexible, task focused and who have excellent communications skills. We encourage and support our employees to progress within CHoICE and offer full training on the job. If you are ambitious, caring, team player and strive to deliver high standards services, we would like to hear from YOU As a Porter you would be responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective provision of Portering Services to staff, patients and visitors. CHoICE Facilities Services work together; To deliver nationally recognised high quality, safe, cost effective services for the people, patients and stakeholders. To attract and retain employees who are proud to recommend our services. To deliver a wide range of high quality, effective and compliant Facilities Management (FM), Procurement and Pharmacy Services. To join a friendly, organised and positive working environment, apply for the role of Porter Previous applicants need not apply, thank you. Main duties of the job Duties include: Using electronic task allocation device (radio) to carry out duties. Using computers to carry out online training. Answering telephone at helpdesk and responding to customer enquiries. Collecting specimens from wards and departments to Pathology and return of specimens if required. Collecting, delivering and processing post for onward distribution. Delivering of pharmacy to wards and departments. Undertaking patient transport duties between wards and departments ensuring patient modesty and safety at all times. Transporting deceased patients from wards to the Mortuary using concealment trolleys. Assisting in the transfer, moving and disposal of equipment and furniture. Shifts Pattern: The successful candidate will be fully flexible to work shifts covering a 24/7 service including, weekends, night shifts, bank holidays and be flexible to cover sickness and annual leave at short notice. We are looking to hire 4 x 20 hours Porters. Portering Services are in operation across multiple NHS sites. The primary base of work would be Sunderland Royal Hospital and the successful candidate may on occasion be asked to cover other sites if the service requires. About us Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required. City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists. Commitment, Care and Compassion - our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups. Note we will not accept applications found to be AI generated. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £25,194 a year pro rata for part time - 20 hours per week Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number M9155-Z-EA-1024-83 Job locations Sunderland Royal Hospital Kayll Road Sunderland SR4 7TP Job description Job responsibilities Being responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective provision of Portering Services to staff, patients and visitors. PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE. Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information Job description Job responsibilities Being responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective provision of Portering Services to staff, patients and visitors. PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE. Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information Person Specification Experience Essential Experience with working with the general public Desirable Experience of working in a hospital environment Physical skills Essential Requirement for walking, lifting and bending throughout each day. Physically fit to lift and move patients and objects in accordance with manual handling training Desirable Able to undertake varied manual tasks Qualifications Essential Basic Numeracy and Literacy education Desirable Literacy Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE Grade C) Numeracy Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE Grade C) Class B driving licence Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff and visitors. Desirable Flexible approach to tasks and hours of work, including weekends, shift patterns and public holidays Basic IT Skills Person Specification Experience Essential Experience with working with the general public Desirable Experience of working in a hospital environment Physical skills Essential Requirement for walking, lifting and bending throughout each day. Physically fit to lift and move patients and objects in accordance with manual handling training Desirable Able to undertake varied manual tasks Qualifications Essential Basic Numeracy and Literacy education Desirable Literacy Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE Grade C) Numeracy Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE Grade C) Class B driving licence Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff and visitors. Desirable Flexible approach to tasks and hours of work, including weekends, shift patterns and public holidays Basic IT 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. Employer details Employer name City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE) Address Sunderland Royal Hospital Kayll Road Sunderland SR4 7TP Employer's website https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)