Bank Porter | Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Northumbria Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; Berwick-upon-Tweed; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facilities management provider is seeking motivated Porters to join their staff bank in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Responsibilities include assisting the movement of patients and visitors, and delivering linen and equipment. The role offers competitive pay rates, including additional compensation for unsociable hours, and the flexibility to choose your working hours. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a reliable, enthusiastic approach.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Paid annual leave

Pension scheme

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated approach to work.
• Ability to embrace trust values.
• Effective direction of patients and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the direction of patients and visitors.
• Convey patients using wheelchairs and stretchers.
• Collection and delivery of various hospital goods.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management (NHFM) provides specialist project management, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, so the successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS. The terms and conditions are closely aligned to that of the NHS. NHFM covers a large geographical area, delivering safe and high-quality care in both hospital and community settings. The staff bank plays a vital role in providing 24‑hour, 365‑day service support. Bank workers are expected to work a minimum of two shifts per month, though they may work more if desired. Find out more about the benefit of working on the bank at www.yournorthumbriacareer.co.uk/staff-bank.

The role includes supporting the safe and efficient movement of patients and visitors through the following activities. All successful applicants are required to pay for their own DBS certificate if a DBS check is required for the post, with the cost deducted from their first monthly pay.

Responsibilities

• To assist in the direction of patients and visitors.
• The conveyance and movement of patients by wheelchair, stretcher etc.
• The collection and delivery of linen, refuse, clinical waste trolleys, food trolleys, stores, beds, bedding, furniture, equipment and records to designated area.
• The sorting of incoming mail and franking of external mail as required.
• Reception and movement of medical gas cylinders within Health and Safety guidelines.
• Removal of refuse from waste bins located outside the hospital entrance on a daily basis.
• Daily cleaning of external areas situated at hospital entrances.

The role is to support high standards of care to patients accessing our services. You will need to embrace our trust values, demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a flexible approach to your work. We require reliable, enthusiastic and motivated Porters to join our bank to work at Berwick.

Benefits and Compensation

• Flexible hours – choose when and where you want to work.
• Competitive pay rates, including enhanced pay for unsociable hours.
• Paid annual leave.
• Pension scheme.
• Fast‑track recruitment process if you move to a substantive role.
• Opportunities to work in different wards and departments, including community, dental and specialist services.
• Access to services such as those provided by our Staff Wellbeing Team.
• Ability to book your 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 discounts available to NHS staff.
• Free uniform, where applicable.
• Variety of shifts across 7 days a week with an expectation of a minimum of two shifts per month.
• Standard hourly pay of approximately £12.51, with enhancements for night and weekend shifts: about £17.63 per hour on a Saturday or any weekday between 8 pm and 6 am, and £22.90 per hour on a Sunday or public holiday.