Job summary

The Porters in the Facilities Department undertake the operational delivery of Portering, Mail, Logistics and Waste services within the Trust ensuring that a safe, compliant and quality service is delivered. The role supports both staff and patients in the professional delivery of services that ensure people and items are moved around the Trust, including Theatres, as required to achieve clinical and facilities requirements.

Main duties of the job

• Provide and assist with the provision of services to a high standard
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with service users, patients, visitors, staff and managers
• Communicate and act in a positive, professional, compassionate and caring manner
• Maintain a high standard of personal dress/uniform, conduct and deportment
• Attend yearly statutory training including Minimal Handling, Basic Life Support, Control of Infection, Fire and Health & Safety
• Attend training courses and development sessions when required

About us

Join the Royal Berkshire NHS Trust and be part of an organisation dedicated to providing outstanding patient care while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. At RBH, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career within a forward-thinking trust that values innovation, teamwork, and professional development.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Evidence of adequate level of education
• Demonstrate adequate level of literacy and numeracy skills
• Evidence of willingness to undertake training and development

Experience

Essential

• Customer services experience through professional work undertaken
• NHS Experience
• Portering or logistic experience
• Estates and Facilities Experience

Desirable

• Experience of one of the facilities disciplines or related areas

Employer details

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Royal Berkshire Hospital, Craven Road, Reading, RG1 5AN

Employer's website: https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/

Contact

For questions about the job, contact Jose Antunes (Portering, Mail and Waste Services Manager) at [contact hidden] or [contact hidden].