Decontamination Unit Porter/Stores assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Gorleston-on-Sea; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Manual handling training

Job summary

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a 12-month porter and stores post within Decontamination Services. The role involves collecting and distributing decontaminated and used theatre equipment and other reusable devices across the hospital, and ensuring stores are stocked to set schedules.

Full training is provided, including manual handling. The job requires willingness to learn, attention to detail, and good teamwork and communication with colleagues.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency
• Maths competency
• Willingness to learn and undertake training
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively

Responsibilities

• Collect and distribute decontaminated and used theatre equipment and other reusable devices
• Deliver equipment across the hospital to defined schedules
• Support decontamination staff by keeping materials available in all work areas
• Keep decontamination storage facilities well stocked
• Receive and store materials correctly and keep them clean and tidy
• Operate electrical moving aids and tugs around site
• Move heavy trolleys and handle heavy loads manually
• Work weekend shifts on a rotational basis

Skills

Willingness to undertake training

Team worker

Good communicator

Job description

A 12-month porter and stores post within Decontamination Services at James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The work centres on collecting and delivering decontaminated and used equipment, including theatre instruments and flexible endoscopes, across the hospital to set schedules, and keeping decontamination stores stocked. The post is full time, with shifts between 06:00 and 23:00 and rotational weekend cover, and training is provided, so no prior experience is needed. Willingness to learn and attention to detail decide fit.

What the job involves

• Collect and distribute decontaminated and used surgical theatre equipment, flexible endoscopes and other reusable devices
• Deliver equipment throughout the hospital to defined schedules
• Support decontamination staff by keeping materials available in all work areas
• Keep decontamination storage facilities well stocked
• Receive and store materials correctly and keep them clean and tidy
• Operate electrical moving aids and tugs around site
• Move heavy trolleys and handle heavy loads manually
• Work weekend shifts on a rotational basis

What’s required

Qualifications

• English
• Maths

Skills & knowledge

• Willingness to undertake training and learn new skills
• Good teamworker with attention to detail
• Good communicator with a customer-focused approach

Other

• Flexible attitude and behaviour to support team working
• Kind and helpful
• Takes pride in their work and team
• Seeks out opportunities to improve the service

Nice to have

• Portering experience
• Stores experience

What’s offered

• Full training provided, including manual handling