Porter

We are currently looking to recruit a Porter working 37.5 hours per week over 5 days out of 7 based at The Royal Albert Edward Infirmary.The post holder being expected to provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence.Based at the above site and providing an efficient day to day Portering service for patients, service users transferring patients and all manner of stock items to and from all departments across the site.Portering Services provides 24 hours, 7 day a week service across all trust sites.The successful candidates will have good numeracy and communication skills, a reliable worker and be flexible in their availability to work all manner of shifts in any 24-hour period.Previous experience of working in a similar environment would be beneficial, but full training will be provided.This role requires the post holder to work in areas that are used for the care of Coronavirus (Covid19) positive patients.Please note that this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to avoid disappointment.As a member of the site porter team, you will undertake a wide range of duties as directed by the Porter Supervisors / Hotel Services Officers.Providing an efficient day to day Portering service for patients, service users transferring patients and all manner of stock items to and from all departments across the site.To support the provision of clinical services throughout the Trust, undertaking the movement of patient’s goods and waste as required. Using vehicles, powered movers and equipment as directed.Portering Services provides 24 hours, 7 day a week service across all trust sites.Choose Well – Choose WWLWrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values.WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.On-CallPlease note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sandy Greer Job title: Deputy Hotel Services Manager Email address: sandy.greer@wwl.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01942 822006