CHS General Porters

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Huddersfield is seeking enthusiastic individuals for permanent Portering positions within their Facilities team. The role involves providing a comprehensive Portering service, including Waste Portering, and requires physical fitness and strong communication skills. Successful candidates will cover various shifts over a 7-day period, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability. Applicants must be self-motivated and committed to excellent customer care, with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Training will be provided to cover all aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated with a commitment to customer care.
• Capable of heavy lifting as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive Portering service throughout the Trust.
• Cover various shifts including nights and weekends.
• Assist in Waste Portering as part of the role.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Flexibility

Job description

To work with Directorates, Wards and Departments in the provision of a comprehensive Portering Service throughout the Trust.

Applicants must be physically fit, have good communication skills and the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team. Self motivation, commitment to customer care and quality issues is essential.

The successful candidate(s) will be trained to cover all aspects of the Portering role including Waste Portering. This is a physical role, which will involve heavy lifting at times: the successful candidate must be flexible in their approach to the role.

Part Time 30 hours

Various shifts to cover 24 hour rota, including earlies, lates and night shifts over 7 days (including weekends and public holidays).

Please see attached Job Description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

CHS are looking to recruit enthusiastic individual(s) to join our Facilities team within the Portering Services department at the Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.

The role(s) are permanent posts working over a 7-day period, covering a range of shifts.

Certain roles will be required to provide relief cover for annual leave and absence, working rotas will be available with a minimum 7-day notice period. You will be smart in appearance with caring nature, good interpersonal skills including good communication skills. You should be able to work under pressure and adapt and respond to changes in workload and demand. You will be required to work within codes of practice and professional guidelines.

Applications are to be submitted electronically, via this website. If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact Recruitment on 01484355002

At CHS We Understand The Differences In Delivering Our Services In Complex Environments And We Have a Flexible Approach To Meet The Needs Of Our Customers. Our Estates And Facilities Management Functions Alongside Our Medical Engineering, Decontamination And Procurement Service, Provides The Following

• Fully managed estate and building maintenance
• Medical engineering/equipment maintenance/ decontamination
• Procurement advice, guidance and governance
• Capital project management
• Transport
• Grounds maintenance
• Portering
• Linen
• Catering
• Cleaning (including robot and deep cleaning)

All provided to nationally recognised standards giving you assurance that your premises and equipment will be the best they can, and your customers will have confidence in you as a provider.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Chan Dhaliwal Job title: Facilities Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01484355963