Job Summary
The Facilities Department are looking to recruit hardworking, enthusiastic individuals to join our Portering Services Team, at Arrowe Park Hospital.
The role of the Porter is to support the smooth day to day operational running of our hospital through assisting patient flow that will provide a safe healthcare environment that meets our patient's expectations.
Provide a high quality, efficient portering service as a member of a dedicated team to support services within the Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust at the Arrowe Park or Clatterbridge sites.
Work in a manner that demonstrates the Trusts core values and behaviours to support a positive patient experience.
Understanding of how the role contributes to infection prevention and control within the healthcare environment.
Communicate with patients, staff and colleagues in a professional and polite manner.
Main duties of the job
The Successful Candidates Will Be Required To:
1. Perform portering duties in allocated areas of the hospital site, including Pharmacy, Pathology, Radiology, Post Room, Waste Team, Goods Distribution Centre.
2. Transport patients within the allocated hospital site in line with Trust policies and departmental procedures.
3. Adopt a caring, polite and professional manner when transporting patients.
4. Use of radios for communication with other members of the Portering team.
5. Use of telephones and radios for allocation of daily duties.
6. Safe collection and delivery of beds, blood products, specimens, pharmacy products, medical equipment, furniture and other equipment around the allocated hospital site(s).
7. Ensure wheelchairs are cleaned after patient use.
8. Use of departmental portering computer system.
About us
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: 26 March 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £23,615 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 408-25-303
Job locations: Arrowe Park Hospital, Arrowe Park Road, Upton, CH49 5PE
Job Description
Responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Porter position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
1. General education
2. Experience of working in a portering role in a healthcare setting
3. Good standard of English
Other Requirements
Essential:
1. Full Driving License
Knowledge and Skills
Essential:
1. Good communication skills
2. Good customer care skills
Desirable:
1. 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)
2. Basic computer skills
Personal Attributes
Essential:
1. Friendly and approachable
2. Reliable and good time management
3. Accept instructions and prioritise workload
Desirable:
1. Flexible and adaptable
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Arrowe Park Hospital, Arrowe Park Road, Upton, CH49 5PE
Employer's website: https://www.wuth.nhs.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr