Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
The Portering departments at NHFML, North Tyneside General Hospital, provide a variety of services to patients and departments, including maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff, the provision of a high quality, efficient customer orientated Portering service and compliance with the Trust Patient Confidentiality Policy. The conveyance and movement of patients by wheelchair, trolley, bed, etc.; the collection and delivery of linen, refuse, clinical waste trolleys, food trolleys, stores, beds, bedding, furniture, equipment, and records to designated areas; the sorting of incoming mail and franking of external mail as required; and driving if required. Main duties of the job
To assist in the direction of patients and visitors. The conveyance and movement of patients by wheelchair, stretcher, etc. The collection and delivery of linen, refuse, clinical waste trolleys, food trolleys, stores, beds, bedding, furniture, equipment, and records to designated areas. The sorting of incoming mail and franking of external mail as required. Reception and movement of medical gas cylinders within Health and Safety guidelines. Removal of refuse from waste bins located outside the hospital entrance on a daily basis. Daily cleaning of external areas situated at hospital entrances. The conveyance of deceased patients to the Mortuary. About us
NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provides specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance, and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and the benefits of working for us. Job responsibilities
To provide a comprehensive Porter service to all Wards and Departments on site, to be flexible in approach to work and undertake other duties that are assigned under the role. The provision of a high quality, efficient customer orientated Portering service and compliance with the Trust Patient Confidentiality Policy. The job role requires that the post holder will either undertake the role of porter or security guard during their shift. Person Specification
Qualifications
General education A sound knowledge of Portering and security procedures, and the ability to follow procedures to ensure effective and efficient security systems. A recognised qualification issued by the Security Industry Authority, will, if not currently held, be expected to be worked towards and gained within 12 months of appointment. Other requirements
It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role. 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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The Portering departments at NHFML, North Tyneside General Hospital, provide a variety of services to patients and departments, including maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff, the provision of a high quality, efficient customer orientated Portering service and compliance with the Trust Patient Confidentiality Policy. The conveyance and movement of patients by wheelchair, trolley, bed, etc.; the collection and delivery of linen, refuse, clinical waste trolleys, food trolleys, stores, beds, bedding, furniture, equipment, and records to designated areas; the sorting of incoming mail and franking of external mail as required; and driving if required. Main duties of the job
To assist in the direction of patients and visitors. The conveyance and movement of patients by wheelchair, stretcher, etc. The collection and delivery of linen, refuse, clinical waste trolleys, food trolleys, stores, beds, bedding, furniture, equipment, and records to designated areas. The sorting of incoming mail and franking of external mail as required. Reception and movement of medical gas cylinders within Health and Safety guidelines. Removal of refuse from waste bins located outside the hospital entrance on a daily basis. Daily cleaning of external areas situated at hospital entrances. The conveyance of deceased patients to the Mortuary. About us
NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provides specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance, and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and the benefits of working for us. Job responsibilities
To provide a comprehensive Porter service to all Wards and Departments on site, to be flexible in approach to work and undertake other duties that are assigned under the role. The provision of a high quality, efficient customer orientated Portering service and compliance with the Trust Patient Confidentiality Policy. The job role requires that the post holder will either undertake the role of porter or security guard during their shift. Person Specification
Qualifications
General education A sound knowledge of Portering and security procedures, and the ability to follow procedures to ensure effective and efficient security systems. A recognised qualification issued by the Security Industry Authority, will, if not currently held, be expected to be worked towards and gained within 12 months of appointment. Other requirements
It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role. 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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