Job summary
We are looking for people to join our friendly and enthusiastic Portering Team at our Worthing site, on a full-time hour contract, working various shifts.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to:
Be flexible to cover General Portering,, Post Room and Waste Services which are all a part of the Portering able to work on a shift rota which includes early, late, night and day able to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and a responsible attitude to working in a good oral and written communication training on duties will be given.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supporting the clinic teams with transferring inpatients around the hospital, dealing with urgent calls, moving furniture, cages, cylinders, transferring hospital equipment to name a few duties that the role includes. The department also includes waste and post room.
Full training will be provided in order to be qualified and comply with our compliance.
Maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with Trust aid Hospital staff, visitors and patients when faced with difficult situations caused by third parties, following Trust policies and procedures.
Please find the detailed job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
1. Experience working with a large team and carrying out manual tasks.
Desirable
2. Experience working with a healthcare setting.
Knowledge, Training and Experi
Essential
3. Experience in the role of Porter or equivalent service.
4. Experience in customer service awareness.
Desirable
5. Experience in a health care environment.
Behaviours and Attitudes
Essential
6. Kind, friendly
7. Professional
8. Can work in a team or on own
9. Flexible approach to work and ability to meet demands of shift requirements and ad hoc arrangements as required
10. Physically fit
Skills
Essential
11. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
12. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).