United Lincolnshire Hospitals are looking to recruit a hard working, enthusiastic individuals to join our team of porters at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston.
The role of the Porter is to support the smooth day to day operational running of our hospital that will provide a safe healthcare environment.
Posts include working a verity of different shifts including early, day, afternoon and night shifts.
Enhanced pay during weekends and unsociable hours.
26.25 hours per week
General portering duties will include:
have good communication skills
have a flexible and adaptable approach to prioritise workload
have good customer service skills
be friendly and approachable
be reliable with good time management
have the ability to work in a physical environment
have the ability to work individually and as part of a team
have awareness of Infection Prevention and Control practices within a healthcare environment
be passionate about delivering a high quality service
Previous portering experience is desirable though full training will be given. Uniform and PPE will be provided.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!
