About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an Equipment support assistant to work at Warrington Hospital, the post-holder will preferably have previous experience in a healthcare environment however full training will be provided.
The main duties of the post's will be carrying out furniture and office moves, moving beds, medical equipment, and mattresses to various wards, carry out cleaning duties of equipment and occasional cleaning of clinical areas.
Joining our large adaptable and professional Team, you will need to have a positive attitude and excellent organisational skills. You will attend relevant training courses, including Trust mandatory training for your own personal development and to maintain and improve standards within the department.
Main duties of the job
To carry out a full range of portering duties within the hospital which will include the transfer of beds, mattresses and other Trust equipment.
All portering requests must be prioritised and response times met.
The role also involves whole ward/ department moves and the postholder must liaise closely with the Ward Manager and Matron.
About us
Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation
Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other
Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn
Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:
Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone
Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
One team - we work well together and with our communities
We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.
We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.
Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application
Job description Job responsibilities
To carry out a full range of portering duties within the hospital which will include the transfer of beds, mattresses and other Trust equipment.All portering requests must be prioritised and response times met.The role also involves whole ward/ department moves and the postholder must liaise closely with the Ward Manager and Matron.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
General Standard of Education
Desirable
NVQ in Customer Care Level 2 or equivalent
Experience Essential
Experience of Portering in a hospital setting
Desirable
Experience of portering
Skills Essential
Good Written Communication Skills
Desirable
Customer Service
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 North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
Address Halton Hospital
Hospital Way
Halton
WA7 2DA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)