Driver/Porter

Job summary We are seeking a competent individual to work in our Sterile Services Unit as a Driver, the primary driving role will include the collection and delivery of medical instruments from/to our local Ramsay hospitals to Ashtead Hospital.
Alongside this, you will also support the theatre department with a high quality of portering services.Flexibility from the successful candidate is essential as the Hub operates 7 days a week.
Main duties of the job We are now inviting applications for the post of Decontamination Driver/Porter to join our busy team at Berkshire Independent Hospital.
This will be a hybrid role split with 50-60% driver duties and 50-40% with theatre porter duties.
We are seeking a competent individual to work in our Sterile Services Unit as a Driver, the primary driving role will include the collection and delivery of medical instruments from/to our local Ramsay hospitals to Ashtead Hospital.
Alongside this, you will also support the theatre department with a high quality of portering services.
Flexibility from the successful candidate is essential as the Hub operates 7 days a week.
Shifts will be varied, examples of these are; 6am-2pm.
12pm-8pm About us Ramsay Health Care was established in 1964 and has grown to become a global hospital group operating over 100 hospitals and day surgery facilities across Australia, the United Kingdom, Indonesia and France.
Ramsay Health Care is well-respected in the health care industry for operating quality private hospitals and for its excellent record in hospital management and patient care.
These features help to attract leading health care practitioners to work in our facilities.
Ramsay Health Care UK is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England, with a network of 33 acute hospitals.
These provide a wide and comprehensive range of specialised and efficient clinical specialties from orthopaedics and general surgery, to cardiac surgery and Eye Surgery.
Recognised by all major medical insurers, Ramsay offers fast, convenient, effective and high quality treatment for all patients, whether medically insured, self-pay, or from the increasing number referred by the NHS.
Ramsay Health Care has launched a unique service for private patients, Premium Care.
This is available to all patients using private medical insurance or funding their own treatment and aims to set the standard for private healthcare.
It offers the highest standards of clinical care combined with superior hotel services and the flexibility of a personal service tailored to your needs.
Job description Job responsibilities Decontamination Driver / Porter Hours Per Week We are now inviting applications for the post of Decontamination Driver/Porter to join our busy team at Berkshire Independent Hospital.
This will be a hybrid role split with 50-60% driver duties and 50-40% with theatre porter duties.
We are seeking a competent individual to work in our Berkshire Independent Hospital as a Driver, the primary driving role will include the collection and delivery of medical instruments from/to our local Ramsay hospitals to Ashtead Hospital in Surrey.
Alongside this, you will also support the theatre department with a high quality of porter services.
Flexibility from the successful candidate is essential as the Hub operates 7 days a week.
Shifts will be varied, examples of these are; 6am-2pm.
12pm-8pm A full clean category B driving license will be required for this role.
Duties Include Removing trolleys of sets/instruments from Autoclaves Scanning of sets/instruments into trolleys producing a dispatch note Loading trolleys into Company Vans, making sure the trolleys are not overweight Drive to various hospitals and unloading trolleys at other end The collection of dirty/used sets/instruments and bring back to Sterile Services East To assist in the smooth running of the operating department.
To assist in the preparation and closing down of theatres.
To assist with manual handling in the theatre.
Ensure relevant consumables available.
The ideal candidate will have: Sound written and verbal communication skills Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required Good computer skills an advantage Flexibility and adaptability Demonstrated customer service skills Benefits include: 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period Flexible shift patterns available where possible Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy Free Parking on site (where possible) Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible) Concerts for Carers Employee Assistance Programme Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords The Blue Light Card Scheme Sterile Services is part of Ramsay Health Care UK which provides clinical care to private, insured and NHS patients.
With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we're one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England.
We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy.
In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes.
94% of our facilities are rated 'Good' by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.
We're part of a global hospital group with over 50 years' experience that operates in 11 countries across the world.
As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions.
We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all.
This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full and clean category B licence Sound written and verbal communication skills Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required Good computer skills an advantage Flexibility and adaptability Demonstrated customer service skills Experience Essential Full and clean category B licence Sound written and verbal communication skills Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required Good computer skills an advantage Flexibility and adaptability Demonstrated customer service skills