Porter

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Porter

£22383

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Lexden, Colchester

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 21 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 33d42ab35fed43dc8411937a1e382e7a

Full Job Description

  • To undertake all portering tasks, as requested through TeleTracking or by help desk controller, supervisors, and managers.

  • To undertake all urgent adhoc and scheduled tasks using the correct equipment within the required response times and in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

  • To respond to emergency calls e.g. cardiac arrest, fire, lift release etc in accordance with Trust procedures.

  • To transport patients as per Departmental and Trust procedures, with due regard to their dignity and respect.

    Understand the meaning of confidentiality.

  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

  • Good Customer Service Skills.

  • Understanding for health and safety issues.

  • Ability to work within a team and on your own.

  • Ability to act calmly and effectively.

  • Ability to use tact and diplomacy in all situations.

  • Able to react flexibly in changing circumstances.

  • Able to lift and bend.

  • Basic computer skills.

  • May be required to work at other sites from time to time.


  • You should be a team player who will support other team members, Facilities Coordinators and Managers. You should have the ability to fulfil the shift patterns within the Portering rota.

    We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

    We are the largest NHS organisation in East Anglia, employing more than 12,000 staff.

    We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

    Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

    Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

    We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

    If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

    Find out about living and working here -www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

    The Facilities Team provides a 24 hour Portering service 7 days a week.

    We are recruiting a full time and part time positions to be worked on a shift pattern on a rota basis including days and nights

    In this role you will be required to provide a customer focused porter service.