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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Closing Date: 06 December 2024
Job Summary
An opportunity is available to join the Portering and Security Team at Broomfield Hospital. The team is expanding to provide an efficient, high-quality service that enhances the experience of patients, visitors, and staff.
The position offers flexibility with a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends, and both full-time and part-time options are available. Prior experience in portering or security roles within a hospital environment is advantageous but not mandatory, as comprehensive training and support are provided.
The role is ideal for individuals who enjoy engaging with people or prefer active, hands-on tasks over desk-based work.
Main Duties of the Job
Responsibilities include transportation of patients, specimens, goods, blood products, medical gases, and equipment across the site to support clinical and non-clinical operations.
The role involves physical tasks such as:
- Transporting patients via wheelchairs, trolleys, or beds, both internally and externally.
- Responding to emergency calls in a calm and professional manner.
- Performing mortuary duties, including the respectful transfer of deceased patients from wards to the mortuary.
Experience in a service-oriented environment and strong communication skills are essential.
About the Organisation
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest trusts in the country, with approximately 15,000 staff serving a population of 1.2 million people.
The organisation collaborates with the MSE Health and Care Partnership to deliver compassionate, high-quality services and foster an environment where staff can thrive and grow professionally.
The trust prioritises not only experience but also enthusiasm and a forward-thinking mindset. A supportive work environment with flexible opportunities and access to relevant training ensures career progression and success.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver an effective, timely delivery and collection service for clinical and non-clinical services.
- Tasks include but are not limited to:
- Assisting members of the public.
- Transferring patients and deceased individuals to the mortuary.
- Transporting specimens and samples.
- Moving gas cylinders and furniture.
- Attending security and fire alerts (training provided).
For further details, refer to the attached job description.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
- GCSE Grade D or equivalent experience.
Knowledge & Experience
- Customer service experience.
- Training in manual handling and health and safety.
Desirable: Previous work experience in a similar role.
Skills/Aptitudes
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role falls under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check for previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications. Information on sponsorship is available via the UK Visas and Immigration website.
As of 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate for countries of residence in the past 10 years where they stayed for 12 months or more. Guidance is available on the UK Government website.
Employer Details
Organisation: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford, CM1 7ET
Website: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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