Porter Driver

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated individual to join the Hotel Services Team as a Porter Driver at the NHS. This role involves providing high-quality services to patients, staff, and visitors, ensuring effective communication and operational efficiency. Applicants should possess relevant certifications and experience in public service, with a commitment to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent required.
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate and HACCP Level needed.
• Experience working with the public is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality portering services and maintain a positive user experience.
• Perform general portering duties including food service and waste collection.
• Ensure effective communication with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

GCSE/CSE Certificates or equivalent

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

HACCP Level

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An opportunity has become available, and we are looking to employ self-motivated individuals to work as part of the Hotel Services Team.

Posts & Hours

Based at: Tamarind Centre, Medium Secure Unit

Post: 37.5 hrs

Salary: £24,321.87 per annum

This post will close as soon as enough applicants apply

At SSL, we rely on diversity to deliver our goals. We actively encourage applications from talented and qualified individuals from all walks of life regardless of race, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), satisfactory references, qualifications check, occupational health check, and mandatory training prior to employment.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high-quality Porter Driver Service, maintaining a continuous service that ensures a positive service user experience and reflects the values of the organization.

To work as part of the Porter Driver team within the Hotel Services Team.

Role Purpose

To assist in providing a high-quality service to patients, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for performing general portering duties on wards and around the clinic, including serving food to wards and other sites like Newbridge, daily rubbish collections, clinical waste, pharmacy deliveries, linen, and postal services. Also, ad hoc duties as required.

About us

SSL works in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) to deliver facilities management, transport, and support services across over 50 sites in the West Midlands. Since 2012, our team has grown rapidly through acquiring new sites and services. We are committed to supporting the Trust's goal to help people get better and challenge mental health stigma.

We support sustainability by minimizing resource use and waste, aiming to meet national carbon net-zero targets. All staff are expected to contribute to these green objectives.

The health and safety of our staff are priorities. We partner with occupational health providers to ensure vaccinations and health checks are up to date.

For more information, visit: www.ssl-delivermore.com

To view all vacancies, visit: https://bit.ly/SSLJOBSNHS

Job responsibilities

Communication

The post holder must ensure effective communication with the multidisciplinary team, colleagues, and service users regarding current work progress.

Operational/Technical Activities

Responsible for personal development, training, maintaining confidentiality, professional conduct, understanding policies, and contributing to organizational aims. Also, undertake ad hoc duties as required, including delivery and collection of pharmacy items, food, linen, rubbish, and equipment, and ensuring safety and security of vehicles and supplies.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

• GCSE/CSE Certificates or equivalent
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate and HACCP Level

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience working with the public
• Knowledge of Health & Safety & COSHH regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team

Other

• Flexible shift work including weekends and bank holidays
• Full, clean UK driving license
• Physical ability to perform role requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975, to check for any criminal convictions.