Healthcare Porter- HMP Durham
Job overview
Healthcare porter required to assist the smooth running of a busy healthcare department within a secure environment. Based within secure environments, for the benefit of patients, staff and visitors, as well as to ensure the safe transportation of all goods and equipment.
Main duties of the job- Collecting documents from patients to be brought to healthcare
- Ordering and maintaining stock/levels.
- Escorting visitors to the department
- Transporting urgent bloods and samples to local hospitals
- General porter duties.
Further duties will be discussed at interview level.
Working for our organisation
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.
Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we’ve got a role for you!- Access to NHS Pension
- Annual leave on your Birthday
- Welcome payment for some posts
- Refer a friend scheme
- Training and Development opportunities
- Flexible Working
- Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
- Up to 33 days annual leave
Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people – our patients, service users, staff and partners.
We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.
Our Mission
Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities
Our Vision
Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people’s lives, regardless of circumstances.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role.
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria- Good standard of numeracy and literacy
- Willingness to undertake any training relevant to the role
- Health and Safety certificate
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria- Previous experience of working in a related customer/patient focused environment
- Previous experience in a healthcare environment working as a porter
- Previous experience of working in a secure environment
- Knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace