Job overview
The Imaging Department at the world renowned Addenbrooke’s Hospital (Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) is recruiting.
We are looking for motivated 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 shift pattern is:
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.
Working for our organisation
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
The advert will close at midnight on 7th April 2024.
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 criteria
- Good general education
- Good standard in English and Mathematics
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in communicating with people, face to face and via the telephone
- Experience with computer databases
Desirable criteria
- NHS experience
- Worked within a caring environment
- Experience in Portering services
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the NHS
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of the eHospital system
- Knowledge of Radiology or Radiation safety issues
- Knowledge of Infection Control
Skills
Essential criteria
- Motivated to learn new skills
- Ability to work as a team member as well as on own; using your own initiative
- Can manage and prioritise own time/work
- Willingness to learn
- Flexible in relation to working hours
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
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.