A 12-month porter and stores post within Decontamination Services at James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The work centres on collecting and delivering decontaminated and used equipment, including theatre instruments and flexible endoscopes, across the hospital to set schedules, and keeping decontamination stores stocked. The post is full time, with shifts between 06:00 and 23:00 and rotational weekend cover, and training is provided, so no prior experience is needed. Willingness to learn and attention to detail decide fit.
What the job involves
- Collect and distribute decontaminated and used surgical theatre equipment, flexible endoscopes and other reusable devices
- Deliver equipment throughout the hospital to defined schedules
- Support decontamination staff by keeping materials available in all work areas
- Keep decontamination storage facilities well stocked
- Receive and store materials correctly and keep them clean and tidy
- Operate electrical moving aids and tugs around site
- Move heavy trolleys and handle heavy loads manually
- Work weekend shifts on a rotational basis
What’s required
Qualifications
- English
- Maths
Skills & knowledge
- Willingness to undertake training and learn new skills
- Good teamworker with attention to detail
- Good communicator with a customer-focused approach
Other
- Flexible attitude and behaviour to support team working
- Kind and helpful
- Takes pride in their work and team
- Seeks out opportunities to improve the service
Nice to have
- Portering experience
- Stores experience
What’s offered
- Full training provided, including manual handling
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
