Porter/Maintenance

Spencer Private Hospitals; Margate; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking to enhance our Facilities Team, through the appointment of a Porter/Maintenance colleague responsible for the delivery of a highly effective portering service to the patients and staff within Spencer Private Hospitals.

We are looking for a motivated individual with good interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain good working relationships.

Our established Facilities team pride ourselves in delivering a highly effective service to patients, visitors and colleagues. If you are a driven individual who shows care and compassion for others, takes pride in their work and has a high level of integrity and committed to personal development, this may be the career you have been looking for!

We offer enhancements for Saturdays and any work between 8pm and 7.30am on weekdays at time +30% of your basic salary rate. For Sundays and Bank Holidays at time + 60% of your basic salary rate.

Interview Date: 7th-9th April 2025

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the delivery of a highly effective portering service to the patients and staff within The Spencer Private Hospital.

Assist Site Supervisor and Team Leader undertaking inspections and reviewing maintenance requirements.

To undertake general maintenance tasks as per planned maintenance programme.

To undertake driver duties as and when required (if appropriate) in the SPH vehicle between SPH sites and staff locations within the SPH region of operations.

About Us

Spencer Private Hospitals recognise and value all of their staff and are committed to developing a well-trained and flexible workforce.

Staff wellbeing is a priority for the organisation with some perks of employment being:

• Free on-site staff car parking
• Staff discount for treatments
• Enrolment into a staff pension scheme
• Investment in staff training
• Annual salary increment
• Additional benefits available in line with our NHS colleagues
• Local retail discounts

We are also fortunate enough to be based in East Kent, arguably one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, often boasting the best weather due to our close proximity to Western Europe and is aptly known by the missive 'the Garden of England.' We are a short hop across the channel to France with the added bonus of fast rail connections to Europe, London and surrounding areas. The availability of high-quality schools which support grammar school education as well as academy and private schools are all available within the locality.

Our CQC report has a rating of Good and we are now on an improvement trajectory to Outstanding.

Date posted

10 March 2025

Pay scheme

Salary: £23,957 to £25,532 a year dependent upon qualifications and experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Annualised hours

Reference number

E0005-25-0010

Job locations

Spencer Private Hospitals

Ramsgate Road

Margate

Kent

CT9 4BG

Job Description

Job Title: Porter / Maintenance

Department: Facilities

Responsible to: Facilities Team Leader

Accountable to: Site Supervisor

JOB PURPOSE

To be responsible for the delivery of a highly effective portering service to the patients and staff within The Spencer Private Hospital.

Assist Site Supervisor and Team Leader undertaking inspections and reviewing maintenance requirements.

To undertake general maintenance tasks as per planned maintenance programme.

To undertake driver duties as and when required (if appropriate) in the SPH vehicle between SPH sites and staff locations within the SPH region of operations.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Line Manager is the Facilities Team Leader

Team Leader

Work closely with colleagues in Facilities team, Matron, Outpatients manager, Clinical teams, Customer Services team,

Working relationship with all Internal/External services

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial
To maintain the off duty with effective use of time

To assist with the monitoring and control of resources allocated to the ward to provide the best value for patients.

To be mindful of waste management and report any non-compliances.

Business Development
To assist with the management and implementation of changes, which may be required by the organisation.

To monitor and be aware of any problems with hospital building and/or equipment and liaise with maintenance, security, or administration departments.

To contribute towards creating professional relationships and behaviours with staff whereby you can continuously review workload and feel confident to put forward ideas and suggestions.

Quality
To assist with gathering, recording, assessing, and storing relevant information,

To contribute constructively and appropriately in team meetings and working groups

Undertake a broad range unsupervised routine maintenance and minor improvement works within the limitations of the post holders training and experience.

To participate in in-house training sessions and attend meetings and discussions when required.

To complete all required mandatory training

Workforce
To participate in the induction of new portering staff

To identify any concerns about the quality of work and initiate action as directed by Senior Porter

Clinical
To convey patients around the Hospital site in a friendly and purposeful manner

To maintain a timely collection of rubbish and linen from The Spencer Private Hospital to the allocated areas within the NHS Hospital

To ensure timely delivery of all patient equipment, blood, oxygen, supplies, drugs, files, mail, and specimens

To ensure timely collection, sorting and delivery of post

To monitor wheelchairs, trolleys, bed tugs used in order to complete duties, and to ensure they are in a good state of repair. Report all unsafe conditions of equipment to the Senior Porter

To maintain a high standard of cleanliness for all work areas

To transfer bodies to the mortuary and complete all relevant documentation, prepare bodies for viewing by relatives in the chapel of rest, conforming to all religious beliefs.

To ensure all machinery is checked before each use, and ensure it is in a clean and tidy condition.

To be responsible for the safe collection and transport of clinical waste ensuring that it is correctly bagged, tagged and stored in line with the Spencer Private Hospital Waste policies.

To assist with security incidents as required including security of the car park.

To undertake maintenance tasks within the identified scope

To perform any other duty as may be reasonably requested in line with your core duties.

Ensure all Health and Safety Regulations are strictly adhered to.

To ensure that all local policies and legal requirements relating to clinical care and Health and Safety are read and complied with

Work towards retaining external ISO 14001 Environmental and ISO 9001 Quality accreditation.

This job description is intended to reflect, in outline, the responsibilities of the postholder, which may change over time with corporate or local business needs of Spencer Private Hospitals. It will therefore be subject to periodic review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances and following consultation with the post holder.

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Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• N/A

Desirable

• N/A

Skills Essential

• Basic DIY skills
• General maintenance experience
• Painting and decorating

Desirable

• Gardening experience
• Clean Drivers License

Personal Attributes Essential

• Smart presentation
• Calm disposition
• Ability to communicate well.
• Flexible to meet the needs of the company.
• Ability to work with people and put them at ease

Experience Essential

• Previous experience within a similar porter, caretaker and or general maintenance role.
• Health & Safety Training/ Experience
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Previous Experience in healthcare setting
• Good organisation skills
• Relevant NVQ level 1-2 or City and Guilds

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd

Address

Spencer Private Hospitals

Ramsgate Road

Margate

Kent

CT9 4BG

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