Job Summary
Work as a team member with a flexible approach within the Facilities Department.
To provide a comprehensive service to the Hospital, undertaking scheduled and unscheduled movement of waste as required for the benefits of clients, staff, relatives and visitors, complying with current legislation, and any other duties commensurate with the grading of the post.
Main duties of the job
* Transferring patients between various areas of the hospital
* Ensuring the safe movement of medical equipment
* Transporting clinical waste and dangerous materials
* Giving meals to patients
* Distributing post to wards
* Delivering patient notes
* Transferring the deceased to the mortuary
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 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 - 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.
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Date posted: 20 January 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £23,615 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 279-6909928-JAN25
Job locations: St Richards Hospital, Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, PO19 6SE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Communications And Relationship Skills - (Factor 1)
* Maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with Trust Policy.
* To aid Hospital staff, visitors and patients when faced with difficult situations caused by third parties, following Trust policies and procedures.
* Guide and direct visitors and deal with in a helpful and friendly manner, taking written notes of any relevant information.
* To be able to communicate sensitive information using tact and diplomacy when dealing with deceased's family and friends.
* Take a role in any departmental Information Technology initiatives.
Analytical And Judgemental Skills - (Factor 3)
* Communicate daily with all users regarding any variation in service that may be required, using judgement to prioritise as necessary in consultation with the Portering and Waste Supervisor.
* Assess how to safely transport hospital equipment and utilise appropriate manual handling techniques.
* Ability to identify certain pieces of equipment when transferring from Equipment Library to Wards, e.g., Infusion pumps.
Person Specification
Essential
* Able to develop and maintain good communication with people, and at all levels about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations.
* Experience in the role of Porter or equivalent service.
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
* Experience working in logistics or a healthcare environment.
Desirable
* Being aware of the disposition of patients and visitors and using appropriate communication.
* NVQ 2 in a relevant area or equivalent experience.
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: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address: St Richards Hospital, Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, PO19 6SE
Employer's website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr