About this role
Job summary
Porters play a vital role in Radiology, taking patients and their notes to and from the department in order for patients to have their examinations or procedures. They also are responsible for the removal of waste from the department's disposal areas, adhering to the Trust's Waste Disposal Policy.
We are looking for suitable candidates to join our existing team of radiology porters.
The posts includes a commitment to work a 7 day rota. Our shifts include: 12:00 - 20:00 (Mon - Fri). 09:00 - 17:00 & 10:00 - 18:00 (Sat / Sun).
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Radiology Portering team to assist the Portering Supervisor and Head of Portering in providing an efficient and high quality Portering service to all areas within the Radiology department.
To project a positive image of the department and Trust to patients, staff and visitors.
To communicate effectively with all staff to ensure that any problems are dealt with effectively.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
This vacancy is for a permanent full-time and part time contract.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths at grade 3/D or above (or equivalent e.g. Key Skills Literacy Level 1)' or relevant Hospital Experience
Experience
Essential
- Patient-facing or customer care work experience
Desirable
- Acute hospital or care work experience
- Hospital patient portering experience
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic IT skills to use email, MS Word etc
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northern General
Sheffield
S5 7AU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)