Job summary Contract - PermanentHours - up to hours per weekBase - ScarboroughYork Teaching Hospital Facilities Management LLP (YTHFM LLP) are looking for a Porter to join our team within Scarborough Hospital.The working pattern for this role will be 0800-1600, and 2359-0800, 5 over 7 days 16 week rota working Days, Evenings, Nights and weekends.Previous Portering experience is an advantage however full training will be provided, a willingness to learn and develop your skills is essential.Working for YTHFM brings a host of benefits: Enhanced Pay for unsocial hours worked - unsocial hours are any hours worked on weekends or between the hours of 8pm and 6am.Paid trainingFree uniformFantastic discounts for staff, including local restaurants and shopsOnsite staff shop and discounted restaurant on main sites Main duties of the job To deliver an efficient & effective Portering Service to our colleagues within Scarborough Hospital.
The role include but are not limited to:Patient Transfers, Delivery of Linen, Collection of both Domestic & Clinical Wastes, Patient Transfers, Mortuary Transfers, Attend Entonox banks, Respond to fire alarms, Specimen Collections, Blood Delivery, Medical Gases, Transportation of wheelchairs and modular equipment / furniture from around hospital site, Deploy and assist emergency services and agencies where appropriate including during MAJAX incidents, The post holder will be guided by local and Trust policy and procedures.
Work is managed rather than supervised.
The post holder will have a level of autonomy to deliver the Portering service effectively.Full training will be provided, to enable the post holder to become fully proficient.
You will be flexible, a good team player, and be able to work various shifts to meet the needs of the service.
Shifts will includeweekend hours that are paid at enhanced rates.You must be able to use initiative, be self-motivated and have strong interpersonal, organisational and time management skills.Previous experience/knowledge within a customer service role, awareness of health and safety are essential, as is the ability to undertake training relevant to the post.
About us Our benefits We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.
If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early.
You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.
We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.
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As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.
It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.
We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill.
This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits.
This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time.
We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Healths standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers.
This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person Specification Experience and Knowledge Required Essential Ability to take instruction and apply to the role Flexible & adaptable Basic Health and Safety awareness Desirable Previous NHS experience Previous experience as a porter Education, Qualifications and Training Essential English & Maths GCSE or equivalent Desirable NVQ Level 1 in customer service or equivalent