Job summary
- Main area
- Facilities
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 390-EFM-BR-0846
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Braintree
- Town
- Braintree
- Salary
- £24,465 per annum (Pro rata for part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading

Security - Porter
Band 2
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic individuals to join our wonderful Portering and Security Team as we are looking to expand our efficient and high quality service here at Broomfield Hospital therefore enhancing and improving the service offered to all our patients, visitors, and staff.
You will also benefit from flexibility as these posts offer a variety of shifts including nights and weekends and we are happy to discuss Full Time and Part Time offers. Previous experience of working in a portering/security role within a hospital environment would be an advantage, but not essential as we offer full-training and support for all our staff.
So, if you enjoy socialising with a variety of people or are someone who prefers an active role rather than an office job, then we are looking for you?
Main duties of the job
Respond to all work requests promptly and efficiently, liaising with ward and department staff whilst maintaining active awareness of security risks throughout the duration of duty.
Ensure that all ad-hoc work, e.g moving furniture, equipment is carried out following the Trust manual handling procedures.
Transporting patients to and from ward and departments. Assisting staff in patient transfer from beds, trolleys and wheelchairs whilst ensuring that their comfort and dignity are maintained. All movements must be in accordance with Trust moving and handling policy.
Maintain an awareness of appropriate Trust and local policies and
To comply with all Trust's Policies and Procedures including Health and Safety and attend training sessions as prescribed or agreed through staff appraisals.
Provide a timely and effective post room service, sorting and delivering post as required.
To carry out routine waste collection as required.
exchange empty medical gas cylinders for full on request, following appropriate procedures.
Provide assistance on site to members of the public, staff and contractors wishing to park on site.
To ensure compliance with all Trust policies and procedures relevant to the area of work.
Maintain high levels of confidentiality and information security at all times, complying with the relevant legislation such as the Data Protection Act and the Computer Misuse Act.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As part of a multidisciplinary team, provide an effective, timely delivery and collection service which supports all aspects of clinical and non-clinical services. These include but are not limited to:
Help members of the public
Transferring patients
Moving furniture
Transporting specimens and samples
Transferring deceased patients to the Mortuary
Attend security shouts as and when required (full training to be given)
Moving Gas Cylinders
Securing hospital
Attend Fire Shouts
For further details about this interesting and varied role please see the attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- DCSE D or equivalent
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of customers service skills
- Manual Handling
- Basic Health and Safety
Communication skills
Essential criteria
- Literate and numerate ability to complete all relevant paperwork and training
- Working knowledge of Microsoft packages
- Ability to speak and write English to an acceptable standard
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ramune Renceliauskaite
- Job title
- Hotel Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07401032275
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