Responsibilities

• Assist in the direction of patients and visitors.
• The conveyance and movement of patients by wheelchair, stretcher etc.
• The collection and delivery of linen, refuse, clinical waste trolleys, food trolleys, stores, beds, bedding, furniture, equipment and records to designated area.
• The sorting of incoming mail and franking of external mail as required.
• Reception and movement of medical gas cylinders within Health and Safety guidelines.
• Removal of refuse from waste bins located outside the hospital entrance, on a daily basis.
• Daily cleaning of external areas situated at hospital entrances.
• The conveyance of deceased patients to the Mortuary.
• The preparation of deceased patients for mortuary viewing, out of normal hours, to a high standard as specified in exceptional circumstances i.e. road traffic accidents etc. where appropriate.
• The safekeeping of deceased valuables from mortuary to ECC department safe or cashiers office, in accordance with procedures where appropriate.
• To carry a bleep in the absence of the Head or Charge-hand Porter and instruct porters in their daily issues.
• To assist in the training of all new portering staff.
• Changing medical gas cylinders and manifolds.
• Driving, cleaning, refueling and maintaining records of the hospital vehicles and delivery of goods and equipment as required.
• Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Management.
• Responding to fire or intruder alarms on site.
• To meet and escort the Fire Brigade following fire alarms and to act as a Fire Marshall as required.
• Provide cover for the telephone operator in the event of breaks, holidays and to secure areas and operation of CCTV as required.

Notes and Requirements

• The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
• Applicants who are members of the Armed Forces, and those who have a disability that requires support in the work place (two ticks pledge) and who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed under the Trust\'s interview guarantee scheme.
• We recognise the positive value of diversity and inclusion and are committed to a workforce that is diverse, equal and inclusive. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME people are currently under-represented in our workforce as well as other under-represented groups such as LGBT+ and disabled candidates. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, we have a Gold award from the Defense Recognition Scheme, and we are delighted to support Apprenticeships, Age Positive and are a mindful employer.
• If you require any reasonable adjustments to attend interview please make the recruitment team aware as soon as possible by calling our HR Recruitment Team on 0191 203 1415 option 2.
• Applicants who meet the Fit and Proper Person Requirements (FPPR) will require additional pre-employment checks in line CQC and statutory guidance.
• Make sure to read the \'applicant guidance notes\' before submitting your application and make sure you know everything there is to know before joining our fantastic trust!
• Certificate of Sponsorship: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust proudly hold a sponsor licence. In order to provide sponsorship you and the role you are applying for must meet UKVI eligibility requirements. Please check your eligibility prior to submitting an application. Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay.

Benefits and About NHFM

• NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provides specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services for all Northumbria Healthcare Trust sites.
• Competitive rates of pay
• Enhanced rates of pay for working evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Favourable employment terms and conditions - NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions with up to 33 days annual leave + bank holidays per year, maternity/paternity leave provisions, occupational sick pay, and more
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Career development opportunities
• Staff benefits including car lease, home electronics, cycle to work and childcare schemes, priority access to vaccinations, physiotherapy, counselling, among many more
• A great employee experience with strong satisfaction metrics

This post is part-time - 18.75 hours per week with a rota predominantly night shifts. The post will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.