Porter/Driver Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

ClarusVu Inc.; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Porter/Driver to join their team at Tameside Hospital. This role is vital in maintaining high standards of portering while ensuring the safety and comfort of patients, staff, and the public. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a friendly demeanor and a commitment to teamwork, embodying the organization's core values of safety, care, respect, and communication. With a focus on improving health outcomes for the community, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to contribute to a diverse workforce, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Sick pay

NHS Pension Scheme

Free eye tests and health checks

Gym discount

Free bicycle loan scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Support with stress and bereavement

Qualifications

• Ability to handle equipment responsibly and maintain safety.
• Exhibit a friendly and sensitive approach when dealing with patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of portering services throughout the hospital.
• Work independently or as part of a team following policies and procedures.

Skills

Health and Safety Guidelines

Teamwork

Communication

Patient Care

Job description

Porter/Driver - Band 2
Permanent 37.5 hrs per week

Are you keen to work as part of a team providing high standards of portering in all areas throughout Tameside hospital, following appropriate procedures?

The post holder will be required to:

1. Handle equipment responsibly and within health and safety guidelines.
2. Maintain patient, staff, and public safety whilst undertaking their duties.
3. Work on their own or as part of a team to deliver services as directed by policies and procedures monitored by the Portering Supervisor.
4. Exhibit a friendly and helpful manner and have a sensitive approach when dealing with patients and their families.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

1. Safety
2. Care
3. Respect
4. Communication
5. Learning

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ people & Disabled people.

Benefits include: flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

This advert closes on Wednesday 18 Dec 2024.