Porter​/Driver

Overview

The post holder will be required to work as part of a team providing high standards of portering in all areas throughout the hospital, following appropriate procedures. The post holder will be required to handle equipment responsibly, and within health and safety guidelines. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining patient, staff and public safety whilst undertaking duties. The post holder is required to work on their own or as part of a team to deliver services as directed by policies and procedures which are monitored by the Portering Supervisor.

The post holder will need to have a friendly and helpful manner and have a sensitive approach when dealing with patients and their families.

• Provide high standards of portering across all hospital areas following appropriate procedures.
• Handle equipment responsibly and in line with health and safety guidelines.
• Maintain patient, staff and public safety while undertaking duties.
• Work independently or as part of a team to deliver services as directed by policies and procedures monitored by the Portering Supervisor.
• Demonstrate a friendly and helpful manner with a sensitive approach when dealing with patients and families.

Further details regarding the post can be obtained by contacting a Recruiting Manager as per contact details below. Applications are invited via our Trac system email account and applicants should regularly check emails, including junk/spam folders, as some providers may not recognise the sender as safe.

The Trust is committed to environmental sustainability and green workplace practices. We have a values framework that all staff are expected to demonstrate:
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. We actively encourage applications from diverse communities to reflect the populations we serve.

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We welcome applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ and Disabled people.

Benefits include flexible working, annual leave (27–33 days plus bank holidays), sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, and support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and more.

The job description provides an overview of main tasks and responsibilities; the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Documents are available to download on the page. The New colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. For our Agenda for Change staff, we offer competitive benefits, regular pay awards, and access to a Pension Scheme.

Training, on-site Occupational Health, and flexible working support are also provided.