We are recruiting for General Porters who share our ambition and vision to deliver the
Best of Care by the Best People
and have the drive to take us forward, ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff. Main duties of the job
To convey patients by wheelchair, bed, trolley, etc., between wards and departments on the hospital site and ensure the means of transportation is in safe working order, reporting any defects in line with current procedures. Please note the successful post holder should ideally have a full UK Driving Licence. Our values are
B old,
E very Person Counts,
S haring and Open, and
T ogether. It is important that you understand and refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust. We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies/procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process. To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today. About us
Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of the
Best of Care
by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time? Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared
vision
is achieved for our patients. As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy -
Patient First.
Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and a half into our
Patient First
deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey. Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation. Our
BEST
values underpin
Patient First
and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff, and our overall leadership approach: B - Bold E - Every person counts S - Sharing and open T - Together Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust. Job responsibilities
To deliver and collect clinical & non-clinical items, including post, beds, trolleys, wheelchairs, medical gases, pathology specimens, laundry, waste, furniture; responding to any ad-hoc requests and ensuring procedures are followed. To convey deceased patients to the mortuary and to do so in a dignified manner, using the appropriate equipment, also on request to place deceased patients within the viewing room (this will include viewings for babies and young children) in accordance with procedures, and return to the storage area on request. They are the first point of contact for the undertakers out of hours. To work to the roster prepared by the Portering Manager covering 24 hours a day, 7 days per week including bank holidays. To undertake job tasks via the handheld Trust system in a timely and efficient manner. Person Specification
Qualifications
NVQ Level 2 Support Services or good level of general education & equivalent level of working experience. Knowledge
Knowledge of good health and safety practice. Knowledge of data protection. Experience
Experience of working as part of a team. Proven experience working in health service or caring/customer-facing environment. Skills
Basic IT Skills. The ability to navigate the portering database. Good communication Skills. Values Based Question
How do you demonstrate respect and dignity? Other Attributes
Full UK Driving Licence or in process of undertaking testing. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Best of Care by the Best People
and have the drive to take us forward, ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff. Main duties of the job
To convey patients by wheelchair, bed, trolley, etc., between wards and departments on the hospital site and ensure the means of transportation is in safe working order, reporting any defects in line with current procedures. Please note the successful post holder should ideally have a full UK Driving Licence. Our values are
B old,
E very Person Counts,
S haring and Open, and
T ogether. It is important that you understand and refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust. We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies/procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process. To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today. About us
Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of the
Best of Care
by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time? Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared
vision
is achieved for our patients. As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy -
Patient First.
Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and a half into our
Patient First
deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey. Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation. Our
BEST
values underpin
Patient First
and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff, and our overall leadership approach: B - Bold E - Every person counts S - Sharing and open T - Together Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust. Job responsibilities
To deliver and collect clinical & non-clinical items, including post, beds, trolleys, wheelchairs, medical gases, pathology specimens, laundry, waste, furniture; responding to any ad-hoc requests and ensuring procedures are followed. To convey deceased patients to the mortuary and to do so in a dignified manner, using the appropriate equipment, also on request to place deceased patients within the viewing room (this will include viewings for babies and young children) in accordance with procedures, and return to the storage area on request. They are the first point of contact for the undertakers out of hours. To work to the roster prepared by the Portering Manager covering 24 hours a day, 7 days per week including bank holidays. To undertake job tasks via the handheld Trust system in a timely and efficient manner. Person Specification
Qualifications
NVQ Level 2 Support Services or good level of general education & equivalent level of working experience. Knowledge
Knowledge of good health and safety practice. Knowledge of data protection. Experience
Experience of working as part of a team. Proven experience working in health service or caring/customer-facing environment. Skills
Basic IT Skills. The ability to navigate the portering database. Good communication Skills. Values Based Question
How do you demonstrate respect and dignity? Other Attributes
Full UK Driving Licence or in process of undertaking testing. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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