Waste Porter - Blackpool, United Kingdom - Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Blackpool, United Kingdom

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Permanent - Full Time 37.5 hours - Wednesday to Sunday (day shifts)


Applicants must be physically fit, have good communication skills and the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.

Self-motivation, commitment to customer care and quality issues is essential.

Full training and uniform will be provided.


For further information please contact:

Mr. Justin Emery - Portering Services Manager


Main Principle Job Duties/Key Performance Areas:
To collect bagged/caged linen/laundry from designated locations as in agreed schedules. This includes soiled and infected linen.

To undertake refuse collections of clinical, household, confidential and specialist waste.


To undertake driving duties in a Trust tail-lift vehicle, to enable the collection of various waste streams and dirty linen from areas of the Trust premises.

To transfer furniture and equipment for disposal.

Undertake driving duties as necessary in accordance with service needs, occasional off-site local driving is required.

To undertake daily vehicle checks and report faults.

To ensure refuelling of vehicle is undertaken as and when required

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester.

The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.


As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live.

In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower.

Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade.

Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.


We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.


JOB SUMMARY:


To provide and maintain a flexible, dedicated, comprehensive front line support service to the staff and patients and provide a support service to other departments of the Trust.

This involves undertaking a wide range of duties including moving and handling that enable the clinical and non-clinical departments to function effectively.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The post holder will work as part of a team to provide an efficient Portering service to the Trust.

To provide and to contribute to a first-class customer care service to all users of the Trust.

To transfer furniture and assist in relocating equipment during office relocations and or new developments.

To collect bagged/caged linen/laundry from designated locations as in agreed schedules. This includes soiled and infected linen.

To undertake refuse collections of clinical, household, confidential and specialist waste.


To undertake driving duties in a Trust tail-lift vehicle, to enable the collection of various waste streams and dirty linen from areas of the Trust premises.

To transfer furniture and equipment for disposal.

Undertake driving duties as necessary in accordance with service needs, occasional off-site local driving is required.

To undertake daily vehicle checks and report faults.

To ensure refuelling of vehicle is undertaken as and when required

Ensure that the expectations of service users are met through the compliance with the Portering Service Standards.

Attend training as required to meet statutory and service needs within the Portering Service.

To be responsible for always wearing correct Personal Protective Equipment, provided by the Trust for own protection.


Ensure compliance with written procedures for all aspects of Portering Services, these forming the basis of Portering Service Standards and induction training.

To attend incidents of fire in line with operational procedures.

Have responsibility for the safe and effective utilisation of equipment used by the Portering Service.


As directed, assist newly appointed porter/drivers during the local induction phase, in awareness and familiarisation of the services provided and the processes that enable the service to function effectively, safely, and securely.


The Portering Services operate throughout the year and as such the post-holder will be under a contractual obligation to work on National Public/Bank Holidays, if rostered to do so.

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