Job summary

The Imaging Department at the world renowned Addenbrooke’s (Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) is recruiting.

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who would like to join the Imaging Portering team.

The team of Porters is a busy and essential part of the Imaging Department, working alongside a multidisciplinary team and working directly to ensure a high standard of patient care. The porters are often the first staff to greet and care for patients who need to be seen within the department.

You will be required to work a flexible shift pattern, including long days and weekends; with the possibility of additional bank and overtime hours.

Our current vacancies are offered for the following shifts:

– 08.30 – 17.00 Monday to Friday

– 4 days on / 4 days off (10.00 – 22.00) over a rolling 8 week roster

Main duties of the job

To undertake a range of Portering duties within the Imaging Department which includes transporting patients to and from departments such as CT, MRI, Ultrasound and General Imaging.

About us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Date posted

21 November 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£20,270 to £21,318 a year p.a. pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

180-B-226132-RE

Job locations

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

Interviews are due to be held in the week commencing 12 December 2022.

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

Interviews are due to be held in the week commencing 12 December 2022.

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oGood general education oGood standard in English and Mathematics

    • Experience

    Essential

  • oExperience in communicating with people, face to face and via the telephone oExperience with computer databases

    • Desirable

  • oPrevious NHS experience oWorked within a caring environment oExperience in Portering services

    • Knowledge

    Essential

  • oUnderstanding of confidentiality and data protection issues oBasic knowledge and understanding of the NHS

    • Desirable

  • oKnowledge of the eHospital system oKnowledge of Radiology or Radiation safety issues oKnowledge of Infection Control

    • Skills

    Essential

  • oMotivated to learn new skills oAbility to work as a team member as well as on own; using your own initiative oCan manage and prioritise own time/work oWillingness to learn oFlexible in relation to working hours oCaring and empathetic nature

    • Desirable

  • oAbility to change from one task to another

    • Additional Requirements

    Essential

  • The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. oCaring and empathetic nature oPositive attitude oBe able to push chairs and beds and to be able to assist in transfer of patients

    • Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • oGood general education oGood standard in English and Mathematics

    • Experience

    Essential

  • oExperience in communicating with people, face to face and via the telephone oExperience with computer databases

    • Desirable

  • oPrevious NHS experience oWorked within a caring environment oExperience in Portering services

    • Knowledge

    Essential

  • oUnderstanding of confidentiality and data protection issues oBasic knowledge and understanding of the NHS

    • Desirable

  • oKnowledge of the eHospital system oKnowledge of Radiology or Radiation safety issues oKnowledge of Infection Control

    • Skills

    Essential

  • oMotivated to learn new skills oAbility to work as a team member as well as on own; using your own initiative oCan manage and prioritise own time/work oWillingness to learn oFlexible in relation to working hours oCaring and empathetic nature

    • Desirable

  • oAbility to change from one task to another

    • Additional Requirements

    Essential

  • The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. oCaring and empathetic nature oPositive attitude oBe able to push chairs and beds and to be able to assist in transfer of patients

    • Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

    Additional information

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).