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NHS Porter

To be responsible for providing facilities services including, pottering tasks, specialist cleaning, and all associated procedures throughout the Trust in order to create a clean, healthy and safe environment for patients, staff and visitors in accordance with local and national health, safety and hygiene legislations.

Location: Dorset

Job Type: Temporary

Duration of booking: Expected to last 3 months with possible extension.

Proposed start date: ASAP

Pay Rates: £12.82 PAYE Inclusive of Holiday Pay

Hours / Working Days:

* 35 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday to Sunday.

* 8 hrs shifts between the hours of 7am – 7pm

* Part-time days may be considered.

Sector: Healthcare

Based: Office / Hospital

Experience required.

* A valid driving licence

* Comfortable with Medium to heavy lifting

* Ability to speak read and write at basic level English

* Experience of any of the following duties - Cleaning / manual handling in a professional setting.

* An understanding of COSHH & Health and Safety

* To be capable of working in a safe and efficient manner with the minimum of supervision.

Portering Tasks

* Lifting, handling and transportation of goods including food, beds bedding, newspapers, furniture and waste.

* The delivery of medication following Pharmaceutical guidelines, taking direction on these guidelines from the Chief Pharmacist.

* Assist in the delivery of Post to reception areas where appropriate.

* Where appropriate the movement of patients and patients belongings whilst maintaining at all times high levels of professionalism.

* Complete any training considered necessary to ensure that departmental standard operating procedures can be performed safely, efficiently and effectively.

* Reporting any faults and defects in equipment or fabric of building to the Supervisor / Line Manager.

* Ensure the use of machinery, equipment, tools and materials complies with manufacturer’s instructions, legal requirements, local procedures and training