Job summary
- Main area
- Portering
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Secondment: 3 months
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 374-SRDA121-C
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sussex Premier Health
- Town
- St Leonards on Sea
- Salary
- £22,383 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Hospital Porter
NHS AfC: Band 2
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 7,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. Conquest Hospital and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’.
Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.
In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.
Job overview
To provide a high profile, high quality service to meet the expectations/needs of the customer. Providing a high level of social skills and a positive approach to customer care.
To ensure the well being of all patients/visitors and others. To maintain the appearance of all areas of the hospital by ensuring all waste areas are free from laundry, furniture and miscellaneous items.
To liaise and co-operate with all departments to ensure a high level of service is given.
Main duties of the job
Escort patients to and from various locations within Sussex Premier Health and the Conquest Hospital.
Collection of clean/dirty linen.
To be aware at all times of the security and fire policies in the hospital.
To provide a high profile professional image when dealing with all departments in the Conquest.
Observance of Health & Safety/COSHH/Fire Regulations and policies.
To ensure correct bagging and disposal of clinical waste.
To report any maintenance defects as soon as possible.
Handle any small maintenance repairs required within the hospital.
To transport deceased to the Conquest Mortuary when required.
To deliver papers, mail and flowers to the ward when necessary.
To assist when necessary with urgent paperwork to and from the ward, bookings, reception, and other departments.
To cover for other porters during breaks, lunch etc to ensure the hospital has a porter on duty at all times for admission, clearing of floors etc.
To ensure that the hospital grounds, entrance and refuse areas are kept clean and tidy.
To provide cover for reception where necessary
Secure main entrance and ensure hospital is secure by closing windows and locking unused doors.
To maintain correct stock levels of oxygen and nitrous oxide.
To attend emergencies, ie cardiac arrest. To collect the cardiac arrest trolley and stay nearby in case needed.
To move beds, chairs etc to and from floors as required and to replace in the correct store when no longer needed.
Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To be vigilant at all times, as to the Health & Safety of all patients and employees within the hospital, especially with regards to the Fire Regulations and Codes of Safety. To be continually aware of security in and around the hospital, ie unknown persons within the hospital, suspicious circumstances etc.
To be aware of you’re reporting procedure and structure of departments.
To always carry and respond to your pager. To adhere to the weekly rota and to request all holidays through the correct procedure.
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good standard of General Education including Maths and English
- Able to undertake required training in post
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of patient & equipment handling
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working with people (customer service)
- Previous experience of working as a porter
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dave Verlander
- Job title
- Hotel Services Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01424 757434
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