About this role
Job summary
A Vacancy has arisen within the Facilities for a Porter to join our team. We are looking for a motivated person with a positive attitude. A good team player with good communication skills. The successful candidate will be flexible to cover the demands of the service and be able to adapt to changes within the department and have the ability and initiative to learn new skills and work independently. The role is physical and requires walking for long periods of time and using electric tugs to transport items within the hospital site,
Being able to work in a fast-paced environment is essential. Candidates must be willing to work towards training relevant for the role and have basic IT knowledge. Must be reliable and be able to prioritise workload. The use of a Teletracking system for taking patient transfer requests is essential.
Main duties of the job
To meet the requirements of the post, the porter will provide an effective service for the Rotherham General Hospital, escorting patients between wards and departments via wheelchair and Bed. Transporting equipment, mail, meals, linen, waste and moving furniture. Required to use electric Tug to transport waste and linen.
Out of Hours working under their own volition i.e. prioritiing their own jobs, and taking direction from the Supervisor.
Work in high pressure areas to ensure safe and timely patient transfers.
Working in high activity areas i.e. A&E is essential.
Required to carry a mobile telephone to access patient transfers of the electronic Teletracking system. May be required to drive Trust vehicle as and when required.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
Please note that the Trust does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of Basic Health & Safety
Desirable
- Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to job role.
- Computer literate
Experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of Hospital environment
Widening Participation Criteria
Essential
- Have you been referred to apply under the Widening Participation Agenda?
- If so, please provide the name of the organisation that referred you to enable us to validate and track your application
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE Grade C/4 and above.
Desirable
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the
- Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
- Willing to work towards relevant NVQ qualification.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
S60 2UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)