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Facility Porter
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
333-J-BR-0780
Employer
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Park Royal Centre for Mental Health
Town
London
Salary
£29,179 pa inc HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/10/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust logo

Porter

NHS AfC: Band 2

 

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond.  We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run. 

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation.  We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.  We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles.  For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our   Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Job overview

We are looking for reliable, motivated, and flexible individuals with good communication and interpersonal skills suited to the special needs of our service.

To work within a team providing a wide range of duties including basic maintenance, portering, and gardening.   The post holder will be flexible in their working and accept responsibility for other duties as required.

Main duties of the job

Post holder will carry out basic repairs in line with agreed procedures, taking appropriate action where necessary and reporting major maintenance issues to the Site Services Manager and QTS.

Post holder will also be responsible for below

- Maintain the grounds of Park Royal Centre in collaboration with the Garden Contractor, with particular responsibility for seasonal tasks such as planting and caring for hanging baskets, patio pots, etc.

- Provide general assistance in all stores-related and distribution activities across the site.

- Collect and dispose of both domestic and clinical waste in line with infection control procedures (full training will be provided).

- Assist with the receipt, checking, storage, and internal distribution of goods throughout the hospital.

- Regularly clean and maintain departmental equipment such as wheelchairs and trolleys, with appropriate documentation.

- Fulfil requests for portering and driving tasks, and undertake any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager.

- Collect and deliver post between the Post Room, Wards, and other departments.

Assist in the collection and disposal of obsolete furniture, equipment, general rubbish, and recycling.

Working for our organisation

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

In order to meet the needs of the Trust’s services you may be required from time to time to work outside your normal place of work.  The Trust reserves the right to change your normal place of work to any other location within the Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

10 - Site Security and Safety

Support the Line Manager in ensuring that all on-site security and safety procedures are followed.

11 - Linen Utility Management

Organise and maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of dirty linen utility areas.

12 - Flexibility

Demonstrate flexibility in performing a wide range of duties as required by operational needs.

13 - Covid-19 Response

Assist the team with Covid-19-related duties, when needed.

14 - Grounds Cleaning and Litter Picking

Perform cleaning, litter picking, and other ad hoc tasks in the internal and external gardens, including car parks.

15 - Contractor Supervision

Provide guidance and supervision to contractors on-site to ensure safe and effective working practices.

16 - Confidential Waste Management

Supervise the collection of confidential waste in line with organisational policy.

17 - PPE and Uniform Management

Oversee the distribution of PPE and uniforms, and support the ordering process.

18 - Cross-Cover and Additional Duties

Provide cover for other Support Services posts and undertake any other duties as directed by the Line Manager.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working with the general public
Desirable criteria
  • A proven ability to work without direct supervision

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to take instructions yet at times prioritise and act on own initiative
Desirable criteria
  • A detailed understanding of all hospital functions

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDWe are a Living Wage EmployerEmployers for CarersPurple SpaceHealthy Workplace - Excellence 2018Veteran AwareNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeNational Autistic SocietyDisability confident committedStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.AccessAbleStonewall Gold 2022Step into healthCarer Confident -AccomplishedNHS Rainbow Badge - BronzeArmed Forces CovenantStonewall Top 100 2024Stonewall Gold 2024Working Chance - unlocking women's potential

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Wing Hin Fung
Job title
Deputy Site Support Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02038387763
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