Job summary An opportunity has become available for you to join our team at St Oswald's Hospital, located in Ashbourne. The role involves performing portering duties to support services within DCHS. Main duties of the job The post holder will undertake a wide range of duties to include, movement of patients, moving and distribution of supplies, linen, mail, waste, specimens and furniture as required. Will be responsible for liaising with delivery drivers and directing delivery vehicles onto Trust sites. The cleaning of clinical and non-clinical areas. Undertake on-site internal and external security checks. Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade as allocated by the manager. The post holder may also be expected to work on other hospital sites across DCHS as and when required. About us Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire. We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations. Benefits include: Commitment to flexible working where this is possible 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training Generous NHS pension scheme Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits Health service discounts and online benefits Incremental pay progression Date posted 01 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,169 a year pa. pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 842-SFM-5585-25 Job locations St Oswalds Hospital Clifton Road Ashbourne DE6 1DR Job description Job responsibilities Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account Job description Job responsibilities Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Desirable NVQ infection control NVQ portering Basic Health and Safety Basic Food Hygiene Experience and Knowledge Required Essential Banksman experience or to Certified Training to be undertaken during initial probation period basic IT knowledge Desirable previous experience of working in a similar environment Skills and Attributes Essential Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team Good communication skills Ability to provide & receive information requiring tact or persuasive skills Ability to follow instructions and work schedules Ability to demonstrate duties to new starters Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Desirable NVQ infection control NVQ portering Basic Health and Safety Basic Food Hygiene Experience and Knowledge Required Essential Banksman experience or to Certified Training to be undertaken during initial probation period basic IT knowledge Desirable previous experience of working in a similar environment Skills and Attributes Essential Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team Good communication skills Ability to provide & receive information requiring tact or persuasive skills Ability to follow instructions and work schedules Ability to demonstrate duties to new starters 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 Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT Address St Oswalds Hospital Clifton Road Ashbourne DE6 1DR Employer's website http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)