Porter

NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C's "compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels", the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.
Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including flexible working patterns, and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.
We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community., The portering service supports the daily running of a wide range of ancillary services across hospital, health centre and other Trust sites. The portering team work alongside Trust staff to ensure the Trust is enabled in its delivery of frontline health care service. Your role will involve many tasks which maintain the smooth running of the Trust sites. As a porter your role will develop and will be generic across a wide range of duties and skill sets., + Manual handling of furniture and equipment
+ Waste collections and disposals
+ Laundry collections
+ Medical gas cylinder handling and replenishment
+ Managing stores deliveries
+ Delivering internal mail and stores
+ Flushing water outlets

Working for our organisation
The estates and facilities team consist of approximately 30 staff and it is a tight knit unit. The department provides total facilities management through in-house and contracted out services. The service provided is fast moving and the output high but the team are very supportive, with great experience and can provide good advice and direction to new starters.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title., 1. General messenger duties. Porters will be expected to be contactable at all times via the mobile phone supplied by the Trust
2. General security duties by:
o Ensuring that all doors are locked / opened at the appropriate times
o Ensure all windows and doors are shut and locked if appropriate
o Report any unauthorized persons or any untoward occurrences to the Estates Manager (Operations)
3. To clear pathways of snow and ice and spreading of grit when necessary and requested to do so
4. The escorting or directing of patients and visitors using the sites and dealing with enquiries
5. To undertake flushing of identified water systems, complete the relevant paperwork and file the paperwork appropriately, as instructed from time to time
6. Assist in the conduct of any site audits requested by the Estates & Manager (Operations).
7. The preparation of rooms for meetings, including transfer of equipment and refreshments, e.g. video, overhead projector and screen, flip chart etc
8. Monitor parking and keep area clear and accessible for ambulances, delivery vehicles etc.
9. To carry out any other portering related duties, both of a routine and non-routine nature, not specified in this job description, as requested by the Estates & Manager (Operations) in consultation with the post holder
MOVING AND HANDLING
1. Reception and delivery to wards / departments of stores, mail, beds, bedding, furniture, medical equipment and CSSD
2. Delivery to wards and departments of all laundry/linen. This may also include ordering of linen on some sites.
3. Conveyance of equipment, goods etc. between wards/departments as requested
4. To collect specimens and take to pick up point. Collection and delivery of bloods, drugs, internal and external post to and from all wards / departments.
WASTE
1. Collection of soiled linen, clinical waste, refuse and recycling from all wards/ departments
2. Dispose of all waste in accordance with Trust policy
3. Monitor the disposal of waste e.g. skip, clinical waste and alert the Estates Manager (Operations) if there is a problem with the collection of waste by outside contractors
MEDICAL GAS
1. Collect oxygen cylinders from stores for delivery to the wards and return the empty cylinders to storage for supplier collection
2. Connect J size oxygen cylinders to medical gas pipe system (MGPS) manifold
3. Check for leakages every day, ensuring the gauges are working correctly and to report any hazards relating to the operation of medical gas cylinders
4. Order new cylinders, as required, in liaison with ward staff
5. Report on medical gas provision on a daily basis
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities that fall under the Disability Confident Scheme will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). All sites are Smoke Free.
Immigration Status - Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is a diverse employer and welcomes all job applications. However, potential applicants should note that although the Trust is registered with the Home Office as a sponsor organisation for migrant workers, sponsorship can only be offered against Skilled Worker visas. If you are an applicant from outside the UK and do not already hold a self-gained right to work, we recommend you check the Home Office eligibility requirements before making an application.
Please note: Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system.
Redeployment - Please note that in the first instance priority for this vacancy will be given to NCH&C staff who are on the Trusts Redeployment Register.
DBS - If this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and you are not a current employee of Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust or being recruited as an Apprentice then the cost of the DBS check will be automatically removed from your first month's salary. However if you are registered with the update service this may not be required.