Job summary This is an opportunity for a hard working and caring individual to join a highly motivated, dedicated team of Porters and Housekeeping Team at Abingdon Community Hospital. We're looking for reliable, flexible, and good team players who possess good interpersonal and communication skills with previous experience of moving and handling. If you have a proven track record of being able to deliver a high-quality portering and cleaning service this could be the role for you and we want to hear from you Main duties of the job You will be providing a high-quality porter and cleaning service. The aim of this role is to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. Duties include: Receive and check food deliveries, checking delivery temperature and reporting discrepancies to head housekeeper following food hygiene regulations Deliver meals to and from the kitchen onto the ward areas. Be available for the movement of patients within the Hospital complex, as required. Collection of pharmacy boxes and pathological specimens. (Special arrangements apply on Saturdays and Bank Holidays) Collection of dirty linen. Distribution of clean linen at weekends and holidays. Collection of refuse and other waste, ensuring that any waste bins in outside public areas are regularly emptied. Keeping stores and medical gas compound clean and tidy and kept secure at all times, reviewing medical gas trolleys and delivery medical gas to the relevant departments onrequest. Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties About us Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent" At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary Depending on experience per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 267-CS6915246 Job locations Abingdon Community Hospital Marcham Road Abingdon OX14 1AG Job description Job responsibilities This is a full time role (37.5 hours per week) working on a two week rolling rota to include every other weekend. The shift pattern is as follows: Week 1- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday working 7am-3pm. Week 2- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday working 7am-3pm. Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role Job description Job responsibilities This is a full time role (37.5 hours per week) working on a two week rolling rota to include every other weekend. The shift pattern is as follows: Week 1- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday working 7am-3pm. Week 2- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday working 7am-3pm. Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role Person Specification Education Essential Ability to pass Numeracy & Literacy test Educated to GCSE Level Desirable Knowledge of Basic Health & Safety Regulations Experience Essential Experience of moving & handling activities Basic Cleaning Skills Some knowledge of cleaning chemical/materials Desirable Previous experience as porter/cleaner Experience in food handling Skills Essential Ability to work on own or as part of a team Good communication skills Good Organisational skills Desirable Basic Computer skills Person Specification Education Essential Ability to pass Numeracy & Literacy test Educated to GCSE Level Desirable Knowledge of Basic Health & Safety Regulations Experience Essential Experience of moving & handling activities Basic Cleaning Skills Some knowledge of cleaning chemical/materials Desirable Previous experience as porter/cleaner Experience in food handling Skills Essential Ability to work on own or as part of a team Good communication skills Good Organisational skills Desirable 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. Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Abingdon Community Hospital Marcham Road Abingdon OX14 1AG Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)