Bank Porter

NHS; Alnwick; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht motivierte Portiers, die in verschiedenen Krankenhaus- und Gemeinschaftsstandorten arbeiten. Diese flexible Rolle ermöglicht es Ihnen, Ihre Arbeitszeiten selbst zu wählen und bietet wettbewerbsfähige Vergütung sowie zahlreiche Vorteile wie bezahlten Urlaub und Zugang zu einem Wohlfühlteam. Als Teil des Teams unterstützen Sie die Patientenversorgung und tragen zur Aufrechterhaltung hoher Standards bei. Wenn Sie eine wichtige Rolle in der Gesundheitsversorgung spielen möchten, ist dies Ihre Chance!

Benefits

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

Wettbewerbsfähige Vergütung

Bezahlter Jahresurlaub

Schneller Rekrutierungsprozess

Zugang zu Wohlfühlangeboten

Möglichkeit zur Schichtbuchung von zu Hause

Kostenlose Uniform

NHS Rabatte

Qualifications

• Kenntnisse über Portier- und Sicherheitsverfahren.
• Fähigkeit, Sicherheitsprotokolle zu befolgen.

Responsibilities

• Patienten und Besucher leiten.
• Patienten mit Rollstühlen oder Tragen bewegen.
• Linen, Abfälle und Lebensmittel liefern.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Flexibilität

Education

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Job description

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management (NHFM) provides specialist project management, estates maintenance, and a full range of facilities services. Please note that NHFML is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS. Terms and conditions are closely aligned with those of the NHS.

We require reliable, enthusiastic, and motivated Porters to join our bank to work within hospital and community sites, including Berwick, Alnwick, Hexham, and Haltwhistle.

In return, we offer:

• Flexible hours; choose when and where you want to work
• Competitive pay rates; including enhanced pay for unsociable hours
• Paid annual leave
• A fast-track recruitment process for those moving to a substantive role
• Opportunities to work across different wards and departments, including community, dental, and specialist services
• Access to services provided by our Staff Wellbeing Team
• Ability to book shifts from home using our online portal
• Option to block-book shifts in a set period
• SMS notifications of shift availability
• Access to staff newsletters and bulletins
• Eligibility for various local and national NHS discounts
• Free uniform, where applicable

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once sufficient suitable applications are received.

Main duties of the job

Our porters provide services such as conveying and moving patients by wheelchair, trolley, or bed; collecting and delivering linen, refuse, clinical waste, food trolleys, stores, beds, bedding, furniture, equipment, and records to designated areas. The role supports high standards of patient care. You should embrace our trust values, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and have a flexible approach.

We particularly need bank porters who can cover shifts in:

• Alnwick
• Blyth
• Hexham
• North Tyneside General Hospital
• Wansbeck General Hospital

Shifts are available across 7 days a week, with pay enhancements for night and weekend shifts, e.g., approximately £13.66/hour on Saturday or nights, and £17.83/hour on Sundays or public holidays.

About us

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management covers a large geographical area, providing safe, high-quality care in hospital and community settings. Our staff bank plays a vital role, offering support 24/7, 365 days a year.

Many join the staff bank to supplement income, accommodate personal commitments, or develop skills. Bank workers are expected to work at least 2 shifts per month, with options to work more. For more benefits, visit our website www.yournorthumbriacareer.co.uk/staff-bank.

Applicants must pay for their own DBS check if required, with costs deducted from the first salary.

Job responsibilities

• Assist in directing patients and visitors
• Convey and move patients using wheelchairs or stretchers
• Deliver linen, refuse, clinical waste, food, stores, beds, furniture, equipment, and records
• Sort incoming mail and handle external mail franking
• Manage medical gas cylinders within safety guidelines
• Remove refuse from outside waste bins daily
• Clean external areas at hospital entrances

Person Specification

Qualifications

• General education
• Knowledge of portering and security procedures, with ability to follow safety protocols

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure will be required to check for any criminal convictions.

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust