The Portering team at the Horton General Hospital, run by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is recruiting a flexible-hours shift porter on 52 annualised hours. The work is 24-hour portering support for wards and departments across the site. Shifts vary across a round-the-clock rota, including nights, weekends and bank holidays, which are paid at enhanced rates. Candidates should live within 30 minutes' travel of the site, and a six-month probation applies.
What the job involves
- Support the shift-based Portering Team
- Provide 24-hour portering support to all wards and departments across the site
- Work varied hours across a 24-hour rota, including nights, weekends and bank holidays
- Work at short notice when required
Qualifications
- Education to GCSE level
Skills & knowledge
- Working in a team and communicating effectively in spoken and written English
- Excellent customer service with a diverse range of people, including staff, patients and visitors
- Using own initiative within the duties of the post
- Accurate recording of information
- Numeracy equivalent to NVQ Level 1
- Basic understanding of health and safety
Checks & eligibility
- DBS disclosure
Other
- Commitment to working unsocial hours on a shift rota
- Able to undertake the physical duties of the role
- Flexible approach, including short-notice working
- Willingness to learn
- Proactive attitude
- Respect for patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality
Nice to have
- NVQ Level 2 in support services in healthcare
- Previous experience in a healthcare environment
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Ability to organise a team if required
- Ability to motivate self and others if required
- Basic computer skills
- Basic understanding of departmental duties for a portering role
What’s offered
- Training provided for successful candidates
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
