Porter Reading
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Job Title: Hospital PorterTrust Location: Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading RG1 5ANPatient Contact & Transfer ServicesShift Pattern: Service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekMust be able for Days, Nights and Weekends shifts on a RotaHours: 12-hour shifts depending on departmental needs.Payrate: Band 2 - £11.45 per hour plus enhanced pay for weekends, nights, and bank holidaysAre you interested in working in your local NHS Trust as a porter? Can you bring your ability, personality, and experience to Royal Berkshire Hospital? Are you able to work any shifts as required? A Trust that recently had outstanding in their CQC report?If you answered yes, then we would love to hear from you!We require several Hospital Porters for ongoing long-term placements that may turn permanent depending upon performance, starting immediately.This is a role that would suit someone looking to join their local NHS hospital or someone looking to earn additional income alongside other employed work.Responsibilities will cover several areas such as:To provide a porter and messenger service, including the transfer of patients and visitors between wards and departments including A&E admissions to wards and transfers between A&E, X-ray, and wards.To transfer beds, cots, mattresses, furniture, drip stands, pump and other portable equipment and machineryTo ensure safety of staff and visitorsThe operation of certain machinery such as the computer and associate softwareTo assist in adhering to the correct procedure regarding the removal of deceased personsTo maintain confidentialityThe skills required are:You must be able to work on your feet for 12 hour shifts and be physically able to work at pace.No experience necessary – Full training will be given.Happy to be in a fast-paced physical role.Ability to be a fast learner with a desire to help local NHS functioning.Able to take directions and instructions.Good communication skills.Eye for detail.A good understanding of spoken and written English.About UsRoyal Berkshire Hospital in Reading is easily accessible via both car and public transport. There is on-site parking (fees will apply). It has an on-site restaurant where staff are eligible for a discount. There is also a café where drinks and light snacks are available. There are also on-site shops and free Wi-Fi.As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:· Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week· Essential support when you need it- 24/7 365 days- call us anytime· Multi locational- work across neighbouring Trusts· Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go- access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone· Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements· Training and development opportunities- Keep up with the essentials and more· Build holiday allowance for every shift you work- your work life balance is important to us· Stakeholder pension scheme available- a flexible future for you and yoursWho are NHS Professionals?We specialise in putting people in place to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members.As an equal opportunities’ organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants form a range of backgrounds to apply.Apply TodayBy joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.DisclaimerPlease note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.NHS Professionals manage your data, please see our Privacy Notice on our website.Job Types: Temporary contract, Full-timeSalary: £11.45 per hourSchedule:12 hour shiftWork Location: In personReference ID: 66048
