About this role
Job summary
Choice Facilities Services are seeking a passionate, hardworking and reliable individual to join our team and fulfil the role of a Pool Porter.
The role of a Porter is an exciting opportunity for people who are motivated, flexible, task focused and who have excellent communications skills. We encourage and support our employees to progress within Choice and offer full training on the job.
As a Porter you would be responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective provision of Portering Services to staff, patients and visitors.
If you are ambitious, caring, team player and strive to deliver high standards services, we would like to hear from YOU!
Choice Facilities Services work together
To deliver nationally recognised high quality, safe, cost effective services for the people, patients and stakeholders.
To attract and retain employees who are proud to recommend our services.
To deliver a wide range of high quality, effective and compliant Facilities Management (FM), Procurement and Pharmacy Services.
Choice uniform is provided for all employees free of charge.
To join a friendly, organised and positive working environment, apply for the role of Porter.
Previous applicants need not apply, thank you. The use of AI in applications will not be permitted.
Main duties of the job
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About us
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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement and pharmacists.
Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.
If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Being responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective provision of Portering Services to staff, patients and visitors.
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Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff and visitors.
Desirable
- Flexible approach to tasks and hours of work, including weekends, shift patterns and public holidays
- Basic IT Skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Numeracy and Literacy education
Desirable
- Literacy Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE Grade C)
- Numeracy Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE Grade C)
- Class B driving license
Experience
Essential
- Experience with working with the general public
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital environment
Physical Skills
Essential
- Requirement for walking, lifting and bending throughout each day.
- Physically fit to lift and move patients and objects in accordance with manual handling training
Desirable
- Able to undertake varied manual tasks
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
City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)
Address
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
South Tyneside District Hospital
Portering
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
NE34 0PL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)