Porter

Description:

Job Title: Band 2 Porter

Location: Antrim

Duration: Temporary position, 3 months initially with possibility of extension

Hours: Hours negotiable depending on Department needs

Salary: £11.45 per hour.

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Porter who will be required to carry our general departmental Portering and security duties on a daily basis or on a shift basis as required

Duties include:

* Participate in ensuring all operational systems and procedures in respect of security within the hospital and grounds are maintained.

* Collection of laundry, food trolleys etc. throughout the hospital.

* Collecting waste on the Hospital site and delivering to the waste

* Disposal areas. Recycling as required.

* Delivery of clean linen, food trolleys and other services and goods throughout the hospital.

* Movement of furniture and equipment.

* Collection, delivery, sorting and franking of mail.

* Data input onto Portering Backtraq electronic database

* Store, deliver and maintain medical gas cylinders.

* Check medical gas cylinder valves and flow meters.

* Convey or accompany patients/visitors between wards, departments etc.

* Assist nursing staff to lift or move patients.

* Convey bodies to the mortuary.

* Deliver requisitions etc. to the stores and works department.

* Provide relief for departmental Porters when necessary.

* Undertake driving duties as required from time to time.

* Ensure working base, equipment and vehicles are kept in a satisfactory condition.

* Observation of Trust Policies and Procedures relating to

* Support Services as instructed.

* Carry communication equipment as required e.g. bleep, phone.

* Collection and delivery of items throughout the hospital including patient charts, patient samples etc.

* Ensuring the proper use of any equipment and reporting any defects in

* Equipment to the appropriate authority.

* Undertaking any other duties appropriate to the grade as directed by the Team Leader or Portering Management Team.

Essential criteria:

* A minimum of 6 months’ experience within a Portering role in the Public or Private Sector.

* Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.

Desirable criteria:

Ability to adapt to different situations

Ability to prioritise work

Effective communication skills

Ability to exercise tact and maintain confidentiality

Ability to work as part of a team

Knowledge of the role of a Porter

Knowledge of Health & Safety

issues relating to general services including lifting techniques

If you would like to be considered for this role or find out more, please email me your CV now by clicking on the link and I will be in touch. All details are treated in the strictest confidence.

If this role isn't quite right for you but you would like to look for a new opportunity, please get in contact with us.

Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer