Porter/Maintenance

Job summary We are looking to enhance our Facilities Team, through the appointment of a Porter/Maintenance colleague responsible for the delivery of a highly effective portering service to the patients and staff within Spencer Private Hospitals.We are looking for a motivated individual with good interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain good working relationships.Our established Facilities team pride ourselves in delivering a highly effective service to patients, visitors and colleagues.
If you are a driven individual who shows care and compassion for others, takes pride in their work and has a high level of integrity and committed to personal development, this may be the career you have been looking for!We offer enhancements for Saturdays and any work between 8pm and on weekdays at time +30% of your basic salary rate.
For Sundays and Bank Holidays at time + 60% of your basic salary rate.Interview Date: 22nd January 2025 Main duties of the job To be responsible for the delivery of a highlyeffective portering service to the patients and staff within The SpencerPrivate Hospital.Assist Site Supervisor and Team Leader undertakinginspections and reviewing maintenance requirements.To undertake general maintenance tasksas per planned maintenance programme.To undertake driver duties as an whenrequired (if appropriate) in the SPH vehicle between SPH sites and stafflocations within the SPH region of operations.
About us Spencer Private Hospitals recognise and value all of their staff and are committed to developing a well-trained and flexible workforce.Staff wellbeing is a priority for the organisation with some perks of employment being -Free on-site staff carparking Staff discount for treatments Enrolment into a staff pension scheme Investment in staff training Annual salary increment Additional benefits available in line with our NHS colleagues Local retail discountsWe are also fortunate enough to be based in East Kent, arguably one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, often boasting the best weather due to our close proximity to Western Europe and is aptly know by the missive `the Garden of England.
We are a short hop across the channel to France with the added bonus of fast rail connections to Europe, London and surrounding areas.
The availability of high-quality schools which support grammar school education as well as academy and private schools are all available within the locality.Our CQC report has a rating of Good and we are now on an improvement trajectory to Outstanding.
Job description Job responsibilities SPENCERPRIVATE HOSPITALSJobDescriptionJob Title: Porter /Maintenance Department: FacilitiesResponsible to: Facilities TeamLeader Accountable to: Site Supervisor JOBPURPOSETo be responsible for the delivery of a highlyeffective portering service to the patients and staff within The SpencerPrivate Hospital.Assist Site Supervisor and Team Leader undertakinginspections and reviewing maintenance requirements.To undertake general maintenance tasksas per planned maintenance programme.To undertake driver duties as an whenrequired (if appropriate) in the SPH vehicle between SPH sites and stafflocations within the SPH region of operations.
KEYRELATIONSHIPSLineManager is the Facilities Team LeaderTeamLeader Workclosely with colleagues in Facilities team, Matron, Outpatients manager,Clinical teams, Customer Services team,Workingrelationship with all Internal/External servicesKEYRESPONSIBILITIESFinancialTo maintain the off duty with effective use of timeTo assist with the monitoring andcontrol of resources allocated to the ward to provide the best value for patients.
To be mindful of waste managementand report any non-compliances.BusinessDevelopmentTo assist with the management and implementation of changes, which may be required by the organisation.To monitor and be aware of any problems with hospital building and/or equipment and liaise with maintenance, security, or administration departments.To contribute towards creating professional relationships and behaviours with staff whereby you can continuously review workload and feel confident to put forward ideas and suggestions.QualityTo assist with gathering, recording,assessing, and storing relevant information, To contribute constructively andappropriately in team meetings and working groupsUndertake a broad range unsupervisedroutine maintenance and minor improvement works within the limitations of thepost holders training and experience.To participate in in-house training sessions and attend meetings and discussions when required.To complete all required mandatorytrainingWorkforceTo participate in the induction of new portering staffTo identify any concerns about the quality of work and initiate action as directed by Senior PorterClinicalToconvey patients around the Hospital site in a friendly and purposeful mannerTomaintain a timely collection of rubbish and linen from The Spencer PrivateHospital to the allocated areas within the NHS HospitalToensure timely delivery of all patient equipment, blood, oxygen, supplies,drugs, files, mail, and specimensToensure timely collection, sorting and delivery of postTomonitor wheelchairs, trolleys, bed tugs used in order to complete duties, andto ensure they are in a good state of repair.
Report all unsafe conditions ofequipment to the Senior Porter Tomaintain a high standard of cleanliness for all work areasTotransfer bodies to the mortuary and complete all relevant documentation,prepare bodies for viewing by relatives in the chapel of rest, conforming toall religious beliefs.Toensure all machinery is checked before each use, and ensure it is in a cleanand tidy condition.To beresponsible for the safe collection and transport of clinical waste ensuringthat it is correctly bagged, tagged and stored in line with the Spencer PrivateHospital Waste policies.Toassist with security incidents as required including security of the car park.Toundertake maintenance tasks within the identified scopeToperform any other duty as may be reasonably requested in line with your core duties.Ensureall Health and Safety Regulations are strictly adhered to.Toensure that all local policies and legal requirements relating to clinical careand Health and Safety are read and complied withWorktowards retaining external ISO 14001 Environmental and ISO 9001 Quality accreditation.Thisjob description is intended to reflect, in outline, the responsibilities of thepostholder, which may change over time with corporate or local business needsof Spencer Private Hospitals.
It will therefore be subject to periodic reviewand amendment in the light of changing circumstances and following consultationwith the post holder.Signed: .
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Person Specification Qualifications Essential N/A Desirable N/A Skills Essential Basic DIY skills General maintenance experience Painting and decorating Desirable Gardening experience Clean Drivers License Personal Attributes Essential Smart presentation Calm disposition Ability to communicate well.
Flexible to meet the needs of the company.
Ability to work with people and put them at ease Experience Essential Previous experience within a similar porter, caretaker and or general maintenance role.
Health & Safety Training/ Experience Basic IT skills Desirable Previous Experience in healthcare setting Good organisation skills Relevant NVQ level 1-2 or City and Guilds