Post holders will need to be adaptable and cooperative, performing various duties as required and participating in emergency procedures. The position will involve a probationary period and may require occasional work at other trust sites.
Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL)/CDD Services are a wholly owned subsidiary company of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT). SCL/CDD Services provides a range of non-clinical Estates, Facilities and Procurement services to CDDFT.
SCL/CDD Services are looking to recruit a conscientious, flexible, enthusiastic and customer focussed individual to join our Portering and Transport Team based at University Hospital North Durham (UHND).
Porter/Drivers are responsible for providing support services to the Trusts clinical teams, incorporating the movement of patients and supplies within the DMH site.
Successful post holders must be of a smart appearance, have an ability to communicate well at all levels, be level-headed and remain calm during emergency situations, be able to take instructions yet at times prioritise and act on their own initiative and have a proven ability to work without direct supervision.
A detailed understanding of hospital functions, experience of working with the general public and proven driving experience are desirable however full training will be provided.
The successful applicant must be flexible in their approach to working times, be available to work shifts, weekends and bank holidays when required. There may be occasions where the successful applicant is required to work at other sites within the Trust.
All posts will be subject to a 6 month probation period.
About us
Provide a courteous, efficient Portering and Transport service within the trust.
To project a friendly and professional attitude to all patients, staff and visitors and to demonstrate product knowledge when enquiries are made.
Main duties include:
Patient movement
Transport
Clean and maintain Portering/Transport equipment
Waste management/linen collection deliveries
Collection and delivery of specimens/pharmacy items/notes and other correctly packaged items
Postal duties (sorting mail etc.)
Mortuary duties
Delivery of supplies
Respond to and participate in emergency procedures (fire, cardiac arrest etc.)
Transport and change medical gas cylinders
Assist any other staff when required
Move furniture and equipment
Any other appropriate duties as required
The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive; the successful post holder is expected to be co-operative and flexible in line with the needs of the post, department and also the needs of the business.
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