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Main area: Portering
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Bank may be available)
Job ref: 279-7059182-MAR25
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital
Town: Brighton
Salary: £23,615 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 25/03/2025 23:59
About our Trust:
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 a buddy 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, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - 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 overview
University Sussex Hospital NHS Trust provides General Hospital Services to Brighton and Hove, the West of East Sussex and Mid Sussex and more specialised tertiary services across the south east of England.
Our ambition is to be known for the quality and safety of our clinical services and for treating our patients, their families and each other with kindness and compassion.
We will have succeeded if our patients feel we have done the best we can do by them and our staff feeling their contribution is recognised and valued.
As the regional teaching hospital, we work with our partner medical school and the KSS Postgraduate Deanery to undertake research and to educate and train current and future NHS staff.
Main duties of the job
* Provide a high quality, prompt and efficient Porter service to patients, staff and visitors, and undertake the movement of patients, equipment, documentation, food etc. in an efficient and safe manner.
* Maintain clean and safe equipment and environment in accordance with the Porter SLA (Service Level Agreement), be responsive to service needs as they arise, and constantly seek to improve the productivity and quality of the service.
* Ensure personal conduct is of the highest standard at all times while on the hospital premises, exhibiting courtesy and efficiency to patients, visitors and users of the service at all times.
* All work must be undertaken in line with health, safety, security and Trust policies and procedures including infection control. When required, you may need to assist with the emergency and evacuation procedures e.g., major incidents/alerts systems, bomb alerts and fire procedures in accordance with Trust policy.
* The post holder will need to be fully aware of the Trust’s Values and Behaviours initiative and act accordingly.
Person specification
Skills
* Experience in Hospital Environment or Equivalent Experience
* Good Interpersonal Skills
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equality issues
Important information for applicants:
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Application numbers
This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.
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