Porter/Driver in North East

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 focused 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 Trust's 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.

• To provide a high quality Portering and Transport service as part of the CDD Services team and ensuring that a continuity of service is maintained whilst adhering to all relevant policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Clean and maintain Portering/Transport equipment.
• Collection and delivery of specimens/pharmacy items/notes and other correctly packaged items.
• 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.

Special Skills & Knowledge
Able to take instructions yet at times prioritise and act on own initiative. Good verbal and written communication skills. Full UK Driving Licence with proven driving experience. A detailed understanding of all hospital functions.

Qualifications
Good written / verbal communication skills, flexible, motivated, keen, able to work as part of a team & individually and must have good levels of personal hygiene.

Experience
A proven ability to work without direct supervision. Worked within a customer facing environment and experience of working within a fast paced team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.