Facilities Assistant (Porters)
North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions, Hardwick, Stockton-on-Tees
Facilities Assistant (Porters)
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North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions, Hardwick, Stockton-on-Tees
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 4 days ago, 13 Aug | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 19c73afa8fa04e378c8022965de8a8e7
Location ref: Hardwick, Stockton-on-Tees
Full Job Description
The role will involve both working under the supervision of the Facilities Team Leaders, but also working independently during shifts, and exercising initiative.
Typical Day of Working in the role of a Porter:
Responsible for the movement of patients by bed/trolley/wheelchair between Wards and Departments
Collection and Delivery of laundry, pharmacy boxes, bedding and furniture throughout the hospital
Exchange of medical gas cylinders
Collection and Delivery of specimens, blood bags and medical records
Cleaning of wheelchairs and trolleys after every use.
Potentially provide driver cover for vehicles including vans and the shuttle bus, and hospital tugs.
Full training will be provided for the specific role, but we are looking for previous experience of working with the general public.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work autonomously, using own initiative, as well as part of a team
Able to work in a fast-paced environment, where quick thinking skills are essential to take action in a timely manner where required
NTH Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, established in April 2018 to provide estates, facilities and support services.
Our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.
At NTH Solutions we work as a team, we support each other, learn from one another and have our patients at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking to employ honest, dedicated individuals to join our team, we recruit for values and together, we are North Tees and Hartlepool.